About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Tiernan, Kiernan
- Variants
- Tigernán
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
Tighearnán Ua Ruairc (d. 1172), King of Bréifne, is the most famous bearer; his wife Derbforgaill's abduction by Diarmait Mac Murchada is traditionally cited as the trigger for the Norman invasion.
The story behind Tighearnán
His feud with Diarmait Mac Murchada drew the Anglo-Normans into Ireland in 1169.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; medieval royal name.
Did you know?
Tighearnán Ua Ruairc was the 12th-century king of Bréifne whose wife Derbforgaill was abducted by Diarmait Mac Murchada.
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