Dermod O'Brien, 5th Baron Inchiquin facts for kids

Dermod McMurrough O'Brien was an important Irish noble, known as the 5th Baron Inchiquin. He was born in October 1594. He became a baron at a very young age, just two years old. He lived during a time of many changes in Ireland.

About Dermod O'Brien

Dermod O'Brien was born in October 1594. His father was Murrough O'Brien, 4th Baron Inchiquin. His grandfather was Murrough McDermot O'Brien, 3rd Baron Inchiquin. Dermod became a baron when he was only two years old. This meant he inherited a special noble title.

Dermod's Family

Dermod O'Brien married a woman named Ellen. She was the oldest daughter of Sir Edmund FitzJohn FitzGerald. Her family was powerful and lived in County Cork, Ireland.

Dermod and Ellen had four sons and several daughters. Here are some of their children:

• Murrough, their oldest son, became the 6th Baron Inchiquin. He later became the first Earl of Inchiquin, which is an even higher noble title.
• Henry (died 1645) was a soldier. He was a lieutenant colonel in the army of King Charles I.
• Christopher (died 1664) was also a soldier. He was a lieutenant-colonel in the Irish Confederate Army. This was an army fighting for Irish Catholics. He was given the title "Baron of Inchiquin" by a special council. He never married.
• Murtough O'Brien led a small fighting group against English army leaders. He later received a pardon and moved to Spain. There, he became a general in the Spanish army.
• Honora married Anthony Stoughton from County Kerry.
• Mary married Michael Boyle. He was an important church leader, the Archbishop of Armagh. He was also the Lord Chancellor of Ireland. They had many children together.
• Ann died without marrying.

See also

• Early Barons Inchiquin
• Baron Inchiquin
• O'Brien Pedigree