History Ó Rothláin
the annals of 4 masters
the name Ó rothláin irish surname. linked county mayo, connacht. according irish history family chieftains within co. mayo (titled taoiseach ).
genealogical records
Ó rothláin recorded in tribes, customs , genealogies of hy fiachrach john o donovan.
the earliest reference found in irish annals dating 1208. according annals of 4 masters, auliffe o rothlain, chief of calry of coolcarney, slain o moran. next major mention of name Ó rothláin appears in year 1337 in annals of connacht (annála connacht),1337.9, stating that, master Ó rothlain rested in christ. same event again appears in annals of 4 masters, m1337.3, master professor Ó rothlain died.
ulster theory
the family may have been exiled or fled ulster being catholic in connection 1795 battle of diamond. approximately 4,000 ulster catholics fled county mayo (see crossmolina) after defeat. theory states family settled in , around town of castlebar can still found bearing name of rowland. however, while ulster catholics may have married family or clan, theory doubted families presence in connacht pre-date 1795 600 years.
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