20th June Dermot O'Hurley Archbishop of Cashel
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This episode discusses the life and background of Dermot O'Hurley, Archbishop of Cashel, highlighting his education and lineage.
O'Hurley was born in Lickadoon Castle, Ballyneety, County Limerick, around the year 1530. His father, William, was the O'Hurley clan's Chief of the Name and steward to James FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond. The O'Hurley clan claims descent from the Dál gCais, one of the more powerful Irish clans in Munster's history. O'Hurley was educated by tutors and then sent to Flemish Brabant to study at the University of Leuven.[2] In 1551 he graduated with a Master of Arts degree, then a doctorate o...
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