Ulick Burke of Umhaill was the son of Richard an Forbair de Burke, and grandson of William Liath Burke.

He is the ancestor of the Bourkes of the Owles, in County Mayo

County Mayo

County Mayo 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 village of Mayo, which is now generally known as Mayo Abbey. Mayo County Council is the local authority for the county. The population of the county is 130,552...

, as well as being the person after whom the MacUlick Burkes (anglicized Gillick) were named. He is sometimes confused with his uncle, Ulick Burke of Annaghkeen.