Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh

Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh was a King of Ui Maine within Ireland, who retired in 1476.

Upon the death of Aedh na gCailleach Ó Cellaigh in 1469, the Ui Maine elected two kings, ruling Iar Ui Maine (west) and Airthir Ui Maine (east) respectively. They were Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh of Airthir, and William Ó Cellaigh in the west. Upon the retirement of Tadhg in 1476, Uilliam became king of all Ui Maine, installing his brother, Donnchadh, as tánaiste in Airthir.^{[citation needed]}

Preceded by

Tadhg Caech Ó Cellaigh
William Ó Cellaigh

King of Uí Maine
1469–1476

Succeeded by

Maelsechlainn mac Aedh Ó Cellaigh

References

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Dictionary of Irish Biography, pp. 592–94, Cambridge, 2010
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