John Mág Tighearnán
John Mág Tighearnán, the First, (anglicised John McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan until his death in 1499.[1]
Chieftainship
On the death of the previous chief, John took the chieftaincy and resided in the castle of Croaghan of the Cups (Irish- Cruachan O'Cúbhrán), now in the townland of Coolnashinny, beside the later town of Killeshandra.
In 1495 a relative died. The Annals of Ulster for 1495 state-
Mag Tighernain ‘Ichtarach’, namely, Gormgal, son of Brian Mag Tigernain, died
Death
John died in 1499. The Annals of Ulster for 1499 state-
Mag Tighernain of Tellach-Dunchadha, namely, John Mag Tighernain, died this year.
gollark: It's "harbinger", not "harbringer".
gollark: Nonsense. I am, in all cases, correct. Also, this syscall bad.
gollark: That is also not particularly good?
gollark: KIlling people bad, gnobody also bad, bees dispatched.
gollark: What, should I upgrade him to 38J?
References
- C. Parker, “Two minor septs of late medieval Breifne”, in Breifne Journal, Vol. VIII, No. 31 (1995), pp. 566–586
| Preceded by Tadhg Mág Tighearnán |
Chief of McKiernan Clan 14??–1499 AD |
Succeeded by William Mág Tighearnán |
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