Memory Map of the O'Rourke's of Leitrim
Contribute to our Memory Map about the famous O'Rourke's of Leitrim!
The O'Rourke's were once the chieftains of the area now known as Leitrim. They left a legacy of castles, abbeys, and earthworks and impacted the county's development over time. Leitrim County Council are now seeking stories, memories, photos, drawings, poems and songs related to this great clan. If you have a story or song or drawing or photo you would like to share, this memory map is this place to do it. It is a portal or archive for these stories, memories and photos about places in Leitrim associated with this important clan.
O'Rourke's Story
To find out more about the early history of the O'Rourke family, have a look at this webinar with Dr Paul MacCotter, who traces the family's fortunes through early medieval Ireland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnA-CtDErLM
How to Contribute to the O'Rourke Memory Map
Fill out the information below and upload your photo, illustration, story, memory or audio file below.
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O'Rourke Memory Map Locations
O'Rourke Memory Map - Results of the Survey
