Dempsey - Dempseys in The Annals

Dempseys in The Annals

The Irish annals list a number of members of the family:

• 789: Áedh was slain by Óengus son of Mugrón, king of Uí Failge, in the oratory of Kilclonfert.
• 1141: Donnchadh, son of Goll Gaibhle, i.e. Ua Conchobhair Failghe, was killed by the Ui-Failghe themselves, i.e. the Clann-Maelughra.
• 1161: Domhnall, son of Conghalach, son of Cuaifne Ua Conchobhair Failghe, Tanist of Ui-Failghe, was slain by the Clann-Maelughra.
• 1164: Maelseachlainn Ua Conchobhair Failghe, was slain by the Clann-Maelughra.
• 1193: Diarmait, son of Cubrogam Ua Diumasaigh, chief of Clann-Mailighra and king of Ui-Failghe for a long time, died.
• 1383: Dermot O'Dempsy, Lord of Kinel-Maoilughra, was slain by the English.
• 1394: Thomas O'Dempsy, heir to the lordship of Clann-Maoilughra, was slain by the English.