Niall Garv O'Donnell

Son of Hugh Roe O'Donnell

1497

An army was led by Con O'Donnell against Mac Dermot of Moylurg, ie
Teige, the son of Rory Mac Dermot. Only a few of the Connacians joined
his army on that occasion, namely, Felim, the son of Manus O'Conor,
Lord of Carbury, and Owen O'Rourke, Tanist of Breifny, with their
forces. A numerous body of forces was mustered by Mac Dermot, to oppose
them at Seaghais (the Curlieus), for the 2 O'Conors came with their
tribes and chieftains to join his force and muster. A great part of
O'Donnells army made their way by force to the Bealach-Buidhe (now
Ballaghboy) of Coirshliabh, under the conduct of Manus O'Conor, Owen
O'Rourke, and Niall Garv O'Donnell, on which occasion Cathal O'Rourke
and many others were slain in the pass of Bealach-Buidhe. The numerous
host of the Sil-Murray rose up in the middle of the army, and defeated
O'Donnell. Many were slain and taken prisoners in this battle. AFM

Henry Oge O'Neill, the son of Henry, son of Owen, marched with a great
army into Tirconnell, and first committed great destruction in Fanad.
The young O'Donnell (Con) met this army, on their leaving Fanad, at
Bel-atha-daire (Belladerry), on the River Leanainn; but Con O'Donnell
was defeated and he himself was killed there, with 160 of his forces,
on the 19th of October. His 2 brothers, Niall Garv and Donnell, were
taken prisoners. The defeat took place on tuesday, 14th of the Calends
of November. Hugh Roe O'Donnell took possession of his lordship again,
by consent of God and man. AFM

1498

Niall Garv, the son of Hugh Roe, son of Niall Garv O'Donnell, died in
captivity. AFM