This article lists the kings and lords of Clandeboye (Irish: Clann Aodha Buídhe), a Gaelic túath of the Cenél nEógain, 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]

Kings of Clandeboye and Tyrone, 1283—1347

NamePortraitBirthMarriage(s)Death
Brian O'Neill
1283–1295
Son of Hugh Boy O'Neill and Eleanor de Angulounknown1295
Henry O'Neill
1295–1347
Son of Brian O'Neillunknown1347

Kings of Clandeboye, 1347—1555

NamePortraitBirthMarriage(s)Death
Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill
1347–1395
Son of Henry O'Neillunknown1395
Brian Ballagh O'Neill
1395–1425
Son of Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neillunknown1425
Murtagh Roe O'Neill
1425–1441
1444–1468
Son of Brian Ballagh O'Neillunknown1468
Hugh Boy II O'Neill
1441–1444
Son of Brian Ballagh O'NeillFinola O'Connor
(died 1493)
2 May 1444
Conn O'Neill
1468–1482
Son of Hugh Boy II O'Neill and Finola O'ConnorMary MacDonald1482
Niall Mór O'Neill
1482–1512
Son of Conn O'Neill and Mary MacDonaldInion Dubh O'Donnell1512
Hugh Dubh O'Neill
1512–1524
Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnellunknown1524
Brian Ballagh II O'Neill
1524–1529
Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnellunknown1529
Phelim Bacagh O'Neill
1529–1533
Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnellunknown1533
Niall Oge O'Neill
1533–1537
Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnellunknown1537
Murtagh Dulenach O'Neill
1537–
Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnellunknownafter 1556

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, 1556—1600

The lordship of Lower Clandeboye (also known as Northern Clandeboye) was founded by the sons of Phelim Bacagh O'Neill. This covered the north of what is today County Down.

NamePortraitBirthMarriage(s)Death
Sir Brian McPhelim O'Neill
1556–1575
Son of Phelim Bacagh O'Neillunknown20 January 1575

Lord of Lower Clandeboye (Belfast)

NamePortraitBirthMarriage(s)Death
Shane McBrian O'Neill
1584–1616
Son of Sir Brian McPhelim O'Neillunknown1616

Lords of Lower Clandeboye (Edenduffcarrick)

NamePortraitBirthMarriage(s)Death
Hugh Oge McHugh O'Neill
1584–1586
Son of Hugh O'Neill son of Phelim Bacagh O'Neillunknown1586
Neill McHugh O'Neill
1586–1600
Son of Hugh O'Neill son of Phelim Bacagh O'Neillunknown1600

Lords of Upper Clandeboye, —1619

The lordship of Upper Clandeboye (also known as Southern Clandeboye) was founded by the sons of Niall Oge O'Neill. This covered the south of what is today County Antrim.

NamePortraitBirthMarriage(s)Death
Brian Faghartach O'Neill
–1548
Son of Niall Oge O'Neillunknown1548
Niall McBrian Fertagh O'Neill
1548–1584
Son of Brian Faghartach O'Neillunknown1601
Conn McNeill O'Neill
1584–1619
Son of Niall McBrian Fertagh O'Neillunknown1619

See also

References

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