Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh
Irish Chief of the Name
About Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh
Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh (died 1442) was Lord of Iar Connacht and Chief of the Name.
Overview
Gilla Dubh was one of the first of the family to feature in the annals in over a hundred years. Even so, it was not until the middle of the 16th century that the family gained sufficient prominence to become regularly worthy of note in Gaelic annals.
He was brother to the previous lord, Murchad mac Brian Ó Flaithbheartaigh. His term is obscure; all that is recorded from his era is the following:
1439. Owen O'Flaherty was treacherously slain in his own bed at night, by a farmer of his own people.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh?
Irish Chief of the Name
When did Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh die?
Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh died in 1442.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh
· DBpedia: Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh. https://biography.guide/gilla-dubh-o-flaithbheartaigh/
MLA: "Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilla-dubh-o-flaithbheartaigh/.
Chicago: "Gilla Dubh Ó Flaithbheartaigh." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gilla-dubh-o-flaithbheartaigh/.
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