hello, I am wondering if you have read any history from the 1300's? In a story about The Battle of Dysert O"Dea, 1318 there is mention of a Feilim O'Connor who

fought alongside Connor O'Dea and ended a skirmish with the AngloNorman troops killing Richard deClare.The battle was  on a hill called Scamhall.This history is from a book published by Risteard Ua Croinin and the Dysert O"Dea clan association.This area is in Co. Clare next door to co. Cork.

Barbara Babcock(Dee)

Smiles hello, Dee- with great thanks for your recommendation! No, I have not read anything that far back about any O'Connor and really appreciate your thoughtful note. I did a quick internet search and found a bit on Wikipedia, although it didn't mention Feilim at all. I found a bit more by searching his name, and the free book on Google Reads was very interesting, as it had highlighted pages from "A Catechism of the History of Ireland"

(link is here at https://books.google.com/books?id=PnYBAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA137&lpg=PA137&dq=Fe… )

Although the dates mentioned are 1100's- into 1200's. This is very intersting as it gives me some history to learn, and maybe some of that will connect! I know our family stories mention Connaught and long ago kings but I suspect there are many different O'Connor lines that do.

This is all wonderful food for thought that I will pursue, with gratitude.

Sincerely, Colette