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King of Tory
Rí Thoraigh ( Irish)
Incumbent
Vacant
since 19 October 2018
Residence Tory Island
Patsaí Dan Mac Ruaidhrí, King until his death on 19 October 2018

The King of Tory ( Irish: Thoraí) was a customary title used by inhabitants of the island of Tory off the coast of County Donegal, Ireland. The title was last claimed by Dublin-born Patsy Dan Rodgers (Irish: Patsaí Dan Mac Ruaidhrí), who died of cancer in Dublin in October 2018. [1]

History

The history of the kings dates to at least the 6th century, [2] and possibly significantly earlier. [3] It has been suggested that some of the pre-historical kings included Conand and Balor. During the 19th century, the Heggerty/Heraghty/Herrity family supplied the kings; [4] however, the role of king is no longer hereditary. [5] The role usually entails being a representative for the island to outsiders. In 1995, it was reported that the then king personally greeted every incoming ferry from the mainland. [6]

According to Tourism Ireland in 2012, Tory Island was the "only place in Ireland to have a [customary] King". [7]

Patsy Dan Rodgers became King of Tory in 1993, [8] and held the title and role until his death in October 2018. [1] Rodgers was an artist and musician and in his role as king welcomed visitors to the island, [9] entertained them with music and tales of island life. [1] He was born in Dublin in 1944 and only adopted into Tory when he was four, but the Rodgers family claims a historic connection to the island, and the holder of the title prior to Patsy Dan Rodgers was Padraig Óg Rodgers. [1]

There is little documentation of earlier kings; a 1917 issue of The Literary Digest mentioned that "The shores are inhabited by septs […] which preserve a clannish allegiance to one another, but the islands are ruled by kings. There is a King of Tory and a King of Innismurray". [10] A dwarf named Paddy Heggarty was another king prior to the Rodgers. Kings were required to be of the brehon class and to be literate. [4]

As of 2022, no new king has been elected, but there is a Wixsite.com webpage that "supports the continuation of the ancient monarchy of Tory". [11][ better source needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Maguire, Stephen (20 October 2018). "'King of Tory Island' Patsy Dan Rodgers dies aged 74". Irish Times. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  2. ^ Nurden, Robert (29 December 2002). "Ireland's monarch of the isle". The Independent on Sunday. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. ^ Carton, Donna (30 March 2003). "NO drugs in my land warns King of Tory". Sunday Mirror.
  4. ^ a b Fox, Robin (1978). The Tory Islanders: A people of the Celtic fringe. Cambridge University Press. pp. 16, 55]. ISBN  0521292980.
  5. ^ Fox, Robin (2004). Participant Observer: Memoir of a Transatlantic Life. Transaction Publishers. p. 266. ISBN  0765802384. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  6. ^ Haubert, Peg (16 March 1995). "Tory Island - Ireland Slightly Removed". Milwaukee Sentinel. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Discover The Rugged Beauty Of Tory Island This Summer" (Press release). Tourism Ireland. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Irish island saved by art". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  9. ^ Casey, Dan (February–March 2011). "Tory Island: Rugged Beauty, Pirate Past". Irish America. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Ireland's Men of the West". The Literary Digest. 54 (11). Funk & Wagnalls: 720. 17 March 1917 – via archive.org.
  11. ^ "Home | Tory Island Monarchist League".
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from King of Tory)

King of Tory
Rí Thoraigh ( Irish)
Incumbent
Vacant
since 19 October 2018
Residence Tory Island
Patsaí Dan Mac Ruaidhrí, King until his death on 19 October 2018

The King of Tory ( Irish: Thoraí) was a customary title used by inhabitants of the island of Tory off the coast of County Donegal, Ireland. The title was last claimed by Dublin-born Patsy Dan Rodgers (Irish: Patsaí Dan Mac Ruaidhrí), who died of cancer in Dublin in October 2018. [1]

History

The history of the kings dates to at least the 6th century, [2] and possibly significantly earlier. [3] It has been suggested that some of the pre-historical kings included Conand and Balor. During the 19th century, the Heggerty/Heraghty/Herrity family supplied the kings; [4] however, the role of king is no longer hereditary. [5] The role usually entails being a representative for the island to outsiders. In 1995, it was reported that the then king personally greeted every incoming ferry from the mainland. [6]

According to Tourism Ireland in 2012, Tory Island was the "only place in Ireland to have a [customary] King". [7]

Patsy Dan Rodgers became King of Tory in 1993, [8] and held the title and role until his death in October 2018. [1] Rodgers was an artist and musician and in his role as king welcomed visitors to the island, [9] entertained them with music and tales of island life. [1] He was born in Dublin in 1944 and only adopted into Tory when he was four, but the Rodgers family claims a historic connection to the island, and the holder of the title prior to Patsy Dan Rodgers was Padraig Óg Rodgers. [1]

There is little documentation of earlier kings; a 1917 issue of The Literary Digest mentioned that "The shores are inhabited by septs […] which preserve a clannish allegiance to one another, but the islands are ruled by kings. There is a King of Tory and a King of Innismurray". [10] A dwarf named Paddy Heggarty was another king prior to the Rodgers. Kings were required to be of the brehon class and to be literate. [4]

As of 2022, no new king has been elected, but there is a Wixsite.com webpage that "supports the continuation of the ancient monarchy of Tory". [11][ better source needed]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Maguire, Stephen (20 October 2018). "'King of Tory Island' Patsy Dan Rodgers dies aged 74". Irish Times. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  2. ^ Nurden, Robert (29 December 2002). "Ireland's monarch of the isle". The Independent on Sunday. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  3. ^ Carton, Donna (30 March 2003). "NO drugs in my land warns King of Tory". Sunday Mirror.
  4. ^ a b Fox, Robin (1978). The Tory Islanders: A people of the Celtic fringe. Cambridge University Press. pp. 16, 55]. ISBN  0521292980.
  5. ^ Fox, Robin (2004). Participant Observer: Memoir of a Transatlantic Life. Transaction Publishers. p. 266. ISBN  0765802384. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  6. ^ Haubert, Peg (16 March 1995). "Tory Island - Ireland Slightly Removed". Milwaukee Sentinel. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  7. ^ "Discover The Rugged Beauty Of Tory Island This Summer" (Press release). Tourism Ireland. 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Irish island saved by art". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  9. ^ Casey, Dan (February–March 2011). "Tory Island: Rugged Beauty, Pirate Past". Irish America. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Ireland's Men of the West". The Literary Digest. 54 (11). Funk & Wagnalls: 720. 17 March 1917 – via archive.org.
  11. ^ "Home | Tory Island Monarchist League".

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