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Turlough

OriginIrish
Meaning"abettor, instigator"
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About Turlough

A popular name during the Middle Ages, Toirdelbach (Anglicized as Turlough or Turlach) is the name of two High Kings of Ireland. It means "abettor, instigator", from Gaelic toirdhealbh "prompting". Often given in honor of 17th century harpist Turlough O’Carolan, considered by many to be Ireland’s national composer.

Pronounced TUR-loh.

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