Máelsechlain Mac Áeda
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Máelsechlain Mac Áeda, Lord of Clann Cosgraigh
, died 1267.
The Mac Áeda were natives of Maigh Seóla
, near Tuam
, in what is now County Galway
. They were originally of the Muintir Murchada
, and closely related to the O'Flaherty family.
The surname is nowadays rendered Hughes
, McHugh
, or more rarely, McCoy
.
The Annals of Connacht
, sub anno 1267, state:
Clann Cosgraigh
Clan Cosgraigh was a district on the eastern side of Lough Corrib, County Galway.Its chiefs were the Mac Aedha, who claimed common ancestry with the Muintir Murchada.In 1124 Muireadhach Clan Cosgraigh was a district on the eastern side of Lough Corrib, County Galway.Its chiefs were the Mac Aedha,...
, died 1267.
The Mac Áeda were natives of Maigh Seóla
Maigh Seola
Maigh Seola was a term used to describe the land along the east shore of Lough Corrib in County Galway, Ireland. It was bounded by the Uí Maine vassal kingdom of Soghain. Its rulers up to the 1220s were the Muintir Murchada, who took the surname O'Flaherty...
, near Tuam
Tuam
Tuam is a town in County Galway, Ireland. The name is pronounced choo-um . It is situated west of the midlands of Ireland, and north of Galway city.-History:...
, in what is now 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...
. They were originally of the Muintir Murchada
Muintir Murchada
Muintir Murchada was the name of an Irish territory which derived its name from the ruling dynasty, who were in turn a branchh of the Uí Briúin. The name was derived from Murchadh mac Maenach, King of Uí Briúin Seóla, who died 891.-Overview:...
, and closely related to the O'Flaherty family.
The surname is nowadays rendered Hughes
Hughes
Hughes may refer to:*Hughes *Hughes Medal*David E. Hughes inventorPlaces:* Hughes Range In Australia:* Division of Hughes, electoral district* Hughes, Australian Capital Territory, suburb of Canberra...
, McHugh
McHugh
McHugh may refer to:* Benji McHugh, a fictional character in UK soap opera Family Affairs* Nathan McHugh, a fictional character of Flight 29 DownPeople with the surname McHugh:...
, or more rarely, McCoy
McCoy
-People:*McCoy Tyner , American jazz pianist* For people with surname McCoy, see McCoy .-Places:*McCoy Mountains in southern California*Fort McCoy, Florida, an unincorporated community in Florida...
.
The Annals of Connacht
Annals of Connacht
The Annals of Connacht, covering the years 1224 to 1544, are drawn from a manuscript compiled in the 15th and 16th centuries by at least three scribes, all believed to be members of the Clan Ó Duibhgeannáin....
, sub anno 1267, state:
- Maelsechlainn Mac Aeda and Conchobar his father and Aed his brother all died within three months.
See also
- Ruaidhri Mac AedhaRuaidhri Mac AedhaRuaidhri Mac Aedha, Lord of Clann Cosgraigh, died 1170.Mac Aeda was a descendant of Aedh mac Ruaidri Ua Flaithbehrtaigh, via his son, Muireadhach mac Aedh, whose descendants took the surname Mac Aedha....
, Lord of Clan Cosgraigh, died 1170 - Máel Sechlain Mac ÁedaMáel Sechlain Mac Áeda-Background:Máel Seachlainn Mac Áeda was a member of a Connacht family associated with the Kings of Connacht. They were natives of Maigh Seóla, near Tuam, and originally of the Muintir Murchada.The surname is nowadays rendered McHugh, or more rarely, McCoy....
, Archbishop of TuamArchbishop of TuamThe Archbishop of Tuam is an archiepiscopal title which takes its name after the town of Tuam in County Galway, Ireland. The title was used by the Church of Ireland until 1839, and is still in use by the Roman Catholic Church.-History:...
1312–10 August 1348. - John na Mointech Mac ÁedaJohn na Mointech Mac ÁedaJohn na Mointech Mac Áeda, Chief of the Name, died 1582.The Annals of Lough Ce, sub anno 1582, record that Mac Aedha of the Mointech, i.e., John, was killed by the people of the Eill. His ancestor, Ruaidhri Mac Aedha, was Lord of Clann Cosgraigh on his death in 1170...
, killed 1582