Ó Cléirigh
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Ó Cléirigh is the surname of a learned Irish
family whose members appear in historical records dating to the mid-Medieval Period. In the centuries prior to the historical era, they had been rulers of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
, a kingdom in what is now the south of County Galway
, but were subsequently expelled by their cousins, the Clan Ó Seachnasaigh (O'Shaughnessy
). From the early 11th or 12th century, they were based in Tír Chonaill, located in modern-day County Donegal
, where they served as poet-historians, scribes and secretaries to the O'Donnell dynasty
of Tyrconnell. Notable members of the clan included:
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family whose members appear in historical records dating to the mid-Medieval Period. In the centuries prior to the historical era, they had been rulers of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:...
, a kingdom in what is now the south of County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
, but were subsequently expelled by their cousins, the Clan Ó Seachnasaigh (O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy
Ó Seachnasaigh, O'Shaughnessy, collectively Uí Sheachnasaigh, clan name Cinél nAedha na hEchtghe, is a family surname of Irish origin.The name is found primarily in County Galway and County Limerick...
). From the early 11th or 12th century, they were based in Tír Chonaill, located in modern-day County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, where they served as poet-historians, scribes and secretaries to the O'Donnell dynasty
O'Donnell dynasty
O'Donnell , which is derived from the forename Domhnaill were an ancient and powerful Irish family, kings, princes, and lords of Tír Chonaill in early times, and the chief allies and sometimes...
of Tyrconnell. Notable members of the clan included:
- Mac Comhaltan Ua CleirighMac Comhaltan Ua CleirighMac Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne, fl. 998.According to the Annals of the Four Masters, sub anno 998:Diarmaid, son of Dunadhach, lord of Sil-Anmchadha, was slain by Mac Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, lord of Aidhne....
, King of Uí Fiachrach AidhneUí Fiachrach AidhneUí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:...
, fl. 964964Year 964 was a leap year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar.- Religion :* May 22 – Pope Benedict V begins his pontificate as the 132nd pope, chosen by the people of Rome over Pope Leo VIII....
. - Lughaidh Ó CléirighLughaidh Ó CléirighLughaidh Ó Cléirigh , sometimes anglicised as Lewey O'Clery, was an Irish Gaelic poet and historian. He is best known today as the author of Beatha Aodha Ruaidh Uí Dhomhnaill, a biography of Red Hugh O'Donnell.-Life:...
(fl.FloruitFloruit , abbreviated fl. , is a Latin verb meaning "flourished", denoting the period of time during which something was active...
1595–1630) - Mícheál Ó CléirighMícheál Ó CléirighMícheál Ó Cléirigh , sometimes known as Michael O'Clery, was an Irish chronicler, scribe and antiquary and chief author of the Annals of the Four Masters, assisted by Cú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh, Fearfeasa Ó Maol Chonaire, and Peregrinus Ó Duibhgeannain.-Background and early life:Grandson of Tuathal...
(ca. 1590–1643), considered the chief author of the chronicle of medieval Irish history known as the Annals of the Four MastersAnnals of the Four MastersThe Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland or the Annals of the Four Masters are a chronicle of medieval Irish history...
. - Cú Choigcríche Ó CléirighCú Choigcríche Ó CléirighCú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh was an Irish historian and genealogist, known in English as Peregrine O'Clery.-Life and work:Ó Cléirigh was a son of Diarmaid Ó Cléirigh, and thus a third-cousin once removed to Brother Mícheál Ó Cléirigh, whom he assisted in compiling the Annals of the Four...
(died 1664)