Mael Fabhaill mac Cleireach

Mael Fabhaill mac Cleireach (died 887) was the King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne in Ireland.

Mael Fabhaill was one of the last kings of Aidhne who did not use a surname. His son and successor, Tighearnach Ua Cleirigh, did so and was ancestor to the family of Ó Cléirigh.

Mael Fabhaill had a brother, Eidhean mac Cléireach, who gave his name to the Ó hEidhin family of south County Galway.

Preceded by
Uathmharan mac Brocan
King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
871–887
Succeeded by
Tighearnach Ua Cleirigh

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