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Maurice FitzGerald 2nd Lord of Offaly
d. 1257
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1257
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Maurice FitzGerald, second Lord of Offaly, was Justiciar of Ireland and campaigned in Connacht and Ulster. He founded the Franciscan friary at Youghal and died in its habit.
Research notes
✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): MAURICE FITZGERALD, 2ND LORD OF OFFALY (c.1194-1257), JUSTICIAR OF IRELAND 1232-45; founder of Sligo; campaigned in Connacht and Wales; retired a Franciscan friar. Grandfather of the 1st Earl of Kildare (our line via Thomas FitzMaurice). [Lord-of-Offaly numbering varies slightly between sources; wired by person.] Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.