Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh
Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh was King of Ui Maine who retired in 1476.
Upon the death of in 1469, the Ui Maine elected two kings, ruling Iar Ui Maine (west) and Airthir Ui Maine (east) respectively. They were Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh of Airthir, and William in the west. Upon the retirement of Tadhg in 1476, Uilliam became king of all Ui Maine, installing his brother, Donnchadh, as tainiste in Airthir.[citation needed]
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Categories:
- People from County Galway
- Kings of Uí Maine
- 15th-century Irish monarchs
- O'Kelly family