List of rulers of Clandeboye

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This article lists the rulers of Clandeboye (Irish: Clann Aodha Buídhe), a Gaelic túath located in the eastern part of Ulster in the north of Ireland. They are listed from their date of ascension to date of death, unless otherwise stated.[1]

Lords of Clandeboye[]

Murtagh Dulenaach O'Neill was the last to claim overlordship of all Clandeboye. During his reign the sons of Phelim Bacagh and Niall Oge founded their own lordships at Murtagh's expense, reducing him to lord in name only. The Annals of the Four Masters regarded Hugh, son of Niall Oge, as lord of Clandeboye until his death in 1555.

Lords of Lower Clandeboye[]

The lordship of Lower Clandeboye (also known as Northern Clandeboye) was founded by the sons of Phelim Bacagh O'Neill.

  • Sir Brian McPhelim O'Neill, 1556-1574.
  • , awarded three quarters of Lower Clandeboye based around Belfast, 1584-1616.
  • Hugh Óg McHugh O'Neill, awarded a quarter of Lower Clandeboye based around Edenduffcarrick, 1584-1586.
  • , 1586-. Brother of Hugh Óg McHugh O'Neill.

Lords of Upper Clandeboye[]

The lordship of Upper Clandeboye (also known as Southern Clandeboye) was founded by the sons of Niall Oge O'Neill.

  • , -1548.
  • , 1584-.
  • , 1601-1619.

References[]

  1. ^ "Irish Pedigree's; Or the Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation". Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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