List of rulers of Clandeboye

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.

Lords of Upper Clandeboye

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

  • Brian Faghartach O'Neill, -1548.
  • Neill McBrian Ertagh O'Neill
  • Con McNeill O'Neill, 1584-.
  • Con O'Neill, 1601-1619.

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