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Clandeboye Clandeboye or Clannaboy (from Irish language, Irish ''Clann Aodha Buí'', "family of Hugh the Blond") was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland, comprising what is now south County Antrim, north County Down, and the barony of Loughinsholin, Northern Irelan ...
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: ''Clann Aodha Buídhe''), a
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'' located in the eastern part of
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in the north of
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. They are listed from their date of ascension to date of death, unless otherwise stated.


Kings of Clandeboye and Tyrone, 1283—1347

, - , Brian O'Neill
1283–1295
, , , , Son of
Hugh Boy O'Neill Hugh Boy O'Neill (Irish: ''Aed Buide Ó Néill'') was the last ruler of the Cenél nEógain to be styled as king of Ailech and was the eponymous ancestor of the Clandeboye O'Neill's in medieval Ireland. The son of Donnell Og O'Neill, he succeede ...
and Eleanor de Angulo , , ''unknown'' , , 1295 , - ,
Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill (August 10, 1891 – May 18, 1961) was an American film actor known for playing gray-haired fathers, lawyers, and similarly dignified roles during the 1930s and 1940s. Early years He was born in Orange, New Jersey. Career ...

1295–1347
, , , , Son of Brian O'Neill , , ''unknown'' , , 1347 , -


Kings of Clandeboye, 1347—1555

, - ,
Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill (Irish language, Irish: ''Muirchertach Ceannfada Ó Néill''), also known as Murtagh O'Neill and Maurice O'Neill, was a List of rulers of Clandeboye, lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father, H ...

1347–1395
, , , , Son of
Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill (August 10, 1891 – May 18, 1961) was an American film actor known for playing gray-haired fathers, lawyers, and similarly dignified roles during the 1930s and 1940s. Early years He was born in Orange, New Jersey. Career ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 1395 , - ,
Brian Ballagh O'Neill Brian Ballagh O'Neill ( Irish: ''Brian Ballach Ó Néill'') was a king of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father, Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill, to the kingship of Clandeboye after his death in 1395. He reigned until his own dea ...

1395–1425
, , , , Son of
Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill (Irish language, Irish: ''Muirchertach Ceannfada Ó Néill''), also known as Murtagh O'Neill and Maurice O'Neill, was a List of rulers of Clandeboye, lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father, H ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 1425 , - ,
Murtagh Roe O'Neill Murtagh Roe O'Neill ( Irish: ''Muircheartach Ruadh Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father Brian Ballagh O'Neill who died in 1425 to the lordship of Clandeboye. Before O'Neill could take control he and hi ...

1425–1441
1444–1468
, , , , Son of
Brian Ballagh O'Neill Brian Ballagh O'Neill ( Irish: ''Brian Ballach Ó Néill'') was a king of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father, Muirchertach Ceannfada O'Neill, to the kingship of Clandeboye after his death in 1395. He reigned until his own dea ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 1468 , - ,
Hugh Boy II O'Neill Hugh Boy II O'Neill ( Irish: ''Aodh Buidhe Ó Néill'') was a king of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. A son of Brian Ballagh, O'Neill was second-in-command to his older brother Murtagh Roe O'Neill and helped him take the lordship of Clandeboye a ...

1441–1444
, , , , Son of Brian Ballagh O'Neill , , Finola O'Connor
(died 1493) , , 2 May 1444 , - ,
Conn O'Neill Conn Bacagh O'Neill, 1st Earl of Tyrone (Irish: ''Conn Bacach mac Cuinn Ó Néill'') (c. 1480–1559), was king of Tyrone. In 1541 O'Neill travelled to England to submit to Henry VIII as part of the surrender and regrant policy that coincided ...

1468–1482
, , , , Son of
Hugh Boy II O'Neill Hugh Boy II O'Neill ( Irish: ''Aodh Buidhe Ó Néill'') was a king of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. A son of Brian Ballagh, O'Neill was second-in-command to his older brother Murtagh Roe O'Neill and helped him take the lordship of Clandeboye a ...
and Finola O'Connor, , Mary MacDonald , , 1482 , - ,
Niall Mór O'Neill Niall Mór O'Neill (Irish: ''Niall Mór Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father, Conn O'Neill, to the lordship after his death in 1482. He reigned until his own death in 1512, after which he was succeede ...

1482–1512
, , , , Son of
Conn O'Neill Conn Bacagh O'Neill, 1st Earl of Tyrone (Irish: ''Conn Bacach mac Cuinn Ó Néill'') (c. 1480–1559), was king of Tyrone. In 1541 O'Neill travelled to England to submit to Henry VIII as part of the surrender and regrant policy that coincided ...
and Mary MacDonald, , Inion Dubh O'Donnell , , 1512 , - ,
Hugh Dubh O'Neill Hugh Dubh O'Neill, 5th Earl of Tyrone ("Black Hugh", meaning "black-haired" or "dark tempered") (1611–1660) was an Irish soldier of the 17th century. He is best known for his participation in the Irish Confederate Wars and in particular his defe ...

1512–1524
, , , , Son of
Niall Mór O'Neill Niall Mór O'Neill (Irish: ''Niall Mór Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. He succeeded his father, Conn O'Neill, to the lordship after his death in 1482. He reigned until his own death in 1512, after which he was succeede ...
and Inion Dubh O'Donnell, , ''unknown'', , 1524 , - , Brian Ballagh II O'Neill
1524–1529
, , , , Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnell , , ''unknown'', , 1529 , - ,
Phelim Bacagh O'Neill Phelim Bacagh O'Neill (Irish: ''Feidhlimidh Bacach Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in 15th-century medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother Brian Ballagh II to the lordship after his death in 1529. He reigne ...

1529–1533
, , , , Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnell , , ''unknown'', , 1533 , - ,
Niall Oge O'Neill Niall Oge O'Neill (Irish: ''Niall Óg Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother, Phelim Bacagh O'Neill, to the lordship of Clandeboye after his death in 1533. He reigned unti ...

1533–1537
, , , , Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnell , , ''unknown'', , 1537 , - ,
Murtagh Dulenach O'Neill Murtagh Dulenagh O'Neill (Irish: ''Muirchertach Duileanach Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother, Niall Oge O'Neill, to the lordship of Clandeboye after his death in 1537 ...

1537–
, , , , Son of Niall Mór O'Neill and Inion Dubh O'Donnell , , ''unknown'', , after 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 The ''Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland'' ( ga, Annála Ríoghachta Éireann) or the ''Annals of the Four Masters'' (''Annála na gCeithre Máistrí'') are chronicles of medieval Irish history. The entries span from the Deluge, dated as 2,24 ...
'' regarded Hugh, son of Niall Oge, as lord of
Clandeboye Clandeboye or Clannaboy (from Irish language, Irish ''Clann Aodha Buí'', "family of Hugh the Blond") was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland, comprising what is now south County Antrim, north County Down, and the barony of Loughinsholin, Northern Irelan ...
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 County Down () is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland, one of the nine counties of Ulster and one of the traditional thirty-two counties of Ireland. It covers an area of and has a population of 531,665. It borders County Antrim to the ...
. , - , Sir Brian McPhelim O'Neill
1556–1575
, , , , Son of
Phelim Bacagh O'Neill Phelim Bacagh O'Neill (Irish: ''Feidhlimidh Bacach Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in 15th-century medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother Brian Ballagh II to the lordship after his death in 1529. He reigne ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 20 January 1575 , -


Lord of Lower Clandeboye (Belfast)

, - ,
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1584–1616
, , , , Son of Sir Brian McPhelim O'Neill , , ''unknown'' , , 1616 , -


Lords of Lower Clandeboye (Edenduffcarrick)

, - , Hugh Oge McHugh O'Neill
1584–1586
, , , , Son of Hugh O'Neill son of
Phelim Bacagh O'Neill Phelim Bacagh O'Neill (Irish: ''Feidhlimidh Bacach Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in 15th-century medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother Brian Ballagh II to the lordship after his death in 1529. He reigne ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 1586 , - ,
Neill McHugh O'Neill Neill is an Irish surname, and may refer to * A. S. Neill (1883-1973), British educator and author * Alec Neill (b.1950), New Zealand politician * Ben Neill (b.1957), American composer * Bob Neill (b.1952), British politician * Bud Neill (1911-197 ...

1586–1600
, , , , Son of Hugh O'Neill son of Phelim Bacagh O'Neill , , ''unknown'' , , 1600 , -


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 Niall Oge O'Neill (Irish: ''Niall Óg Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother, Phelim Bacagh O'Neill, to the lordship of Clandeboye after his death in 1533. He reigned unti ...
. This covered the south of what is today
County Antrim County Antrim (named after the town of Antrim, ) is one of six counties of Northern Ireland and one of the thirty-two counties of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of and has a population o ...
. , - ,
Brian Faghartach O'Neill Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word mea ...

–1548
, , , , Son of
Niall Oge O'Neill Niall Oge O'Neill (Irish: ''Niall Óg Ó Néill'') was a lord of Clandeboye in medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother, Phelim Bacagh O'Neill, to the lordship of Clandeboye after his death in 1533. He reigned unti ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 1548 , - , Niall McBrian Fertagh O'Neill
1548–1584
, , , , Son of
Brian Faghartach O'Neill Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word mea ...
, , ''unknown'' , , 1601 , - , Conn McNeill O'Neill
1584–1619
, , , , Son of Niall McBrian Fertagh O'Neill , , ''unknown'' , , 1619 , -


See also

*
List of High Kings of Ireland Medieval Irish historical tradition held that Ireland had a High King (''Ard Rí'') based at Tara since ancient times, and compilations like the 11th-century ''Lebor Gabála Érenn'', followed by Early Modern works like the ''Annals of the Fo ...
* List of kings of Tyrone * List of kings of Tyrconnell * List of kings of Ailech * List of kings of Airgíalla * List of kings of Dál nAraidi *
List of kings of Ulster The King of Ulster (Old Irish: ''Rí Ulad'', Modern Irish: ''Rí Uladh'') also known as the King of Ulaid and King of the Ulaid, was any of the kings of the Provinces of Ireland, Irish provincial over-kingdom of Ulaid. The title rí in Chóicid, ...
*
List of kings of Dál Riata This is a list of the kings of Dál Riata, a kingdom of Irish origin which was located in Scotland and Ireland. Most kings of Dál Riata, along with later rulers of Alba and of Scotland, traced their descent from Fergus Mór mac Eirc, and even in ...


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Clandeboye Clandeboye or Clannaboy (from Irish language, Irish ''Clann Aodha Buí'', "family of Hugh the Blond") was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland, comprising what is now south County Antrim, north County Down, and the barony of Loughinsholin, Northern Irelan ...
Clandeboye O'Neill dynasty