Sir Hugh O'Donnell

Sir Hugh O'Donnell
Aodh mac Maghnusa Ó Domhnaill
King of Tyrconnell
Reign 1566-1592
Predecessor Calvagh O'Donnell
Heir Hugh Roe O'Donnell
Born c. 1540
Tyrconnell, Ireland
Died c. 1600 (aged 59-60)
Donegal, Tyrconnell, Ireland
Spouse Ineen Dubh
Issue Numerous
House Uí Dhomhnaill
Father Manus O'Donnell
Mother Judith O'Neill

Sir Hugh O'Donnell (Irish: Aodh mac Maghnusa Ó Domhnaill) (died c. 1600), was an Irish Gaelic lord. He was The O'Donnell of his clan, and king of Tyrconnell in medieval Ireland. His second marriage was to Iníon Dubh.[1] In the 1580s a violent succession dispute broke out amongst the O'Donnells over who would succeed him. He abdicated in favour of his eldest son by his second wife, Hugh Roe O'Donnell, in 1592. He lived in retirement until his death 1600, by which time Tyrone's Rebellion was in full flight.

Family

From his first marriage, their children were:

His second marriage was to Iníon Dubh,[1] daughter of James MacDonald, 6th of Dunnyveg and Agnes Campbell, their children were:

References

  1. 1 2 "Iníon Dubh - Forgotten heroine". An Phoblacht. 2007-12-20. Archived from the original on 20 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
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