O'Donnell dynasty

This article is about the Irish noble family. For other uses, see O'Donnell (disambiguation).
"Uí Domnaill" redirects here. For the like-named branch of the Uí Chennselaig, see Uí Domnaill (Uí Chennselaig).
Not to be confused with Clan MacDonnell of Antrim.

O'Donnell

Arms of O'Donnell
Parent houseNorthern Uí Néill
CountryKingdom of Tyrconnell
Founded13th (5th) century
FounderConall Gulban
Current headHugo O'Donnell, 7th Duke of Tetuan
Final rulerRuaidrí, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell, An Ó Domhnaill
TitlesCenél Conaill:

O'Donnell:

International titles:

Cadet branchesO'Donell von Tyrconnell

The O'Donnell dynasty (Irish: Ó Dónaill or Ó Domhnaill, Ó Doṁnaill or Ua Domaill; meaning "descendant of Dónal") were the dominant Irish clan of the kingdom of Tyrconnell in Ulster in the north of medieval and early modern Ireland.[2]

  1. ^ The Gazette, London, 2019
  2. ^ O'Cochlain, Rupert S (1950). The O'Donnells of Tirconaill. Journal of the County Donegal Historical Society