Maguire Pilgrimage
Archived: 20 October 2026
In 1450 Thomas Óg Mág Uidhir, lord of Fermanagh, departed for Rome’s jubilee, demonstrating Gaelic lordship’s international religious connections and dependence on learned patronage. During his absence, Donnchadh Dunchadhach Maguire murdered Cathal Maguire, seized his wealth, and sought wider power; after negotiation, Edmond Maguire captured and mutilated him. Annals also record deaths of Clogher’s Maguire bishop, pilgrims and physician Tadhg Ó Cáiside, illustrating ecclesiastical and hereditary service networks. Elsewhere, Ó Néill raids, alliances and killings, and an Ó Raghallaigh settlement reshaped northern politics. Richard, duke of York, left Ireland in September, appointing Ormond deputy, thereby highlighting Ireland’s multiple political centres.