Hugh Roe O'Donnell (died 1505)
Hugh Roe O'Donnell (Irish: Aodh Ruadh mac Néill Gairbh Ó Domhnaill; c. 1427–1505) was a leading figure in Gaelic Ireland, ruling as king of Tyrconnell in Ulster from 1461 to 1505. He was then head of the O'Donnell dynasty.
| Hugh Roe O'Donnell Aodh Ruadh mac Néill Gairbh Ó Domhnaill | |
|---|---|
| King of Tyrconnell | |
Statue of Hugh Roe in Donegal | |
| Reign | 1461-1505 |
| Coronation | 1461 |
| Predecessor | Naughton O'Donnell |
| Heir | Sir Aodh Dubh Ó Domhnaill |
| Born | c.1427 |
| Died | 1505 Donegal Castle, Tyrconnell (modern County Donegal) |
| Burial | |
| Issue | Sir Aodh Dubh Ó Domhnaill |
| House | O'Donnell dynasty |
| Father | Naughton O'Donnell |
| Mother | Nuala O’Conor |
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