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O'More was an ancient Irish clan that historically ruled the county of Laois.



The Old Irish Moores are O'Mordha, from the Irish Gaelic word mordha, meaning "stately and noble". The name "O'More" is an anglicisation of "O'Mordha". The family name was first detailed in 1016, in the Annals of the Four Masters. The family is said to have been descended from Conall Cernach, an ancient mythological figure. The family spent several hundred years fighting against Anglo invasions until eventually they were defeated during the late 16th century. There are many different Moore surnames, but this particular one was from the O'More clan themselves.

Notable family members include Rory O'More and Rory O'More.