CROWLEY

ORIGIN STORY

The ancestral home of the Crowleys is in West Cork, Ireland. There are surviving Crowley Castles in the vicinity of the town of Dunmanway. The name 'Crowley' originates from the Irish name O'Crowley, which was used by a clansman from Desmond who fought in King Brian Boru's army at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 A.D. The O'Crowleys were reputed to be tough, hard-fighting men, and they played a significant role in the battle, breaking the back of the Danish resistance

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1014 A.D. - Battle of Clontarf

A clansman from Desmond, known as O'Crowley, fights in King Brian Boru's army at the Battle of Clontarf. O'Crowley's troops played a significant role in the victory over the Danes

Mid 11th Century - Establishment in Munster

Following the displacement of the MacCarthys, kings of Munster, the O'Crowleys establish themselves in the region. They offer their services as professional warriors of noble rank to the MacCarthy Reagh, Prince of Carbery, and The MacCarthy Mor

16th Century - Expansion in West Cork

The O'Crowley Clan grows and prospers in Carberry, expanding out of Kilshallow lands. They become a leading clan in West Cork, and their Chief is recognized as a High Lord under the MacCarthy Reagh

Modern Times - Formation of the Crowley Clan Organization