Tighearnach ua Cleirigh (died 916) was King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne.
Tighearnach ua Cleirigh | |
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Died | 916 |
Occupation | King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne |
Predecessor | Maelfabhaill mac Cleireach |
Successor | Domhnall mac Lorcan |
Sub anno 916, the Annals of the Four Masters states Tighearnach ua Cleirigh, lord of Aidhne, died. He appears to have been a son of the previous king, Maelfabhaill mac Cleireach. His appellation was therefore not a surname, merely denoting he was the grandson of Cleireach. However, his descendants adopted the surname Ó Cléirigh, and all subsequent bearers of the name are believed to descend from him. Notables include: