Donegal Fiants and Pardons
Fiants and Pardons in the State Papers of Ireland
Relating to County Donegal
[1] Transcript of Patent Roll of Queen Elizabeth I � 26 February, 1603
General Pardon to Rory O Donnell, of Tireconnell, in the province of Ulster, gent., Caffara O Donell, Innyne duffe alias Finnola ny Connell, Fynnola ny Donell, Meive ny Donell, Mary ny Donyll, Teige oge [O Boyle alias O Boile, Edm. Boy O Boyle,] Dwaltagh m�Donell ballagh O Boyle, Wm. O Boyle, [James O Boyle, Edm. boy m�Dw]altagh O Boyle, Murrogh [m�Edm. O Boile,] Rich. O Boyle, Donogh oge O Boyle, Brian m�Dwaltagh O Boyle, Rory m'Donogh O Boyle, Teige m'Hugh O Boyle, Rone m�Donell O Boyle, Tirlagh oge m�Donogh O Boyle, Neale and Teige m�Brian O Boyle, Irriell m�Ocnnor O Boyle, James m�Neale O Boyle ... Continue to full transcript
[The Eighteenth Report of the Deputy Keeper of Public Records in Ireland (Dublin, 1886), Appendix to Eighteenth Report, p. 108, No. 6761]
[2] Transcript of Patent XXXVII � 27, 1 James I � 31 August, 1603
General Pardon to Daniel Lee of the Derrie in the country of Tirconnell, gent.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 30]
[3] Transcript of Patent XXVI � 23, 1 James I � 12 September, 1603
General Pardon to Brian McTirlagh O�Galchor of Tirhue, gent., Annablie ny Swine his wife, Donatus otherwise Donnogh McGillemant of the same, Rorie Ballogh O�Galchor of the same, and Owen oge O�Galchor of the same, in the country of Tirconnell, gent. 12 Sept. 1st.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 29]
[4] Transcript of Patent XXXI � 32, 1 James I � 27 September, 1603
Grant to Roderic O�Donell, brother to the arch-traitor Hugh O�Donell, lately deceased in Spain, of the title and dignity of earl of Tirconnell, with remainder to his heirs male, and in defect thereof to his brother Galfrid, or Caffrie O�Donell and his heirs male, with the title of baron of Donegal to his heir apparent. 27 Sept. 1st.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 10]
[5] Transcript of Patent XCVI � 44, 2 James I � 23 November, 1604
General Pardon to Mulmory McSwine, knt, Donogh Mc Swine, Brian vayne O�Gallochore, Gualter Mc Swine, Owen O�Farigh, Hugh O�Farigh, Maurice O�Farigh, John O�Farigh, Brian O�Farigh, Roderic O�Farigh, Roderic O�Gallochore, Donell Groyne O�Gallochore, John Croyne O�Galloghore, Donell Croyne O�Galloghore, Owen Dorgha O�Sarigh in Donegall co.�23 Nov. 2nd.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 50]
[6] Transcript of Patent Roll CXXV � 44, 3 James I � 18 February, 1606
General Pardon to Caphar oge Mc Caphar O�Donell, John O�Donell Mc Hughe, Mc Hughe Duffe, Owen Mc Calline, Mulcave Mc Owen O�Galloghor, Feroll Mc Ferdorogh O'Gallogher, James Crome O�Neale O�Gallogher, Owen Mc Hugh O�Gallogher, James Mc Owen oge O�Gallogher, Hugh O�Donell Donogh nowe O�Gallogher, Manus Roe O�Donell, Edm. boy O�Donnell, Caphar Mc Owen O�Donell ... Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 88]
[7] Transcript of Patent LXV�13, 4 James I � 28 May, 1606
General Pardon to Moylmorie Mc Swinenadoe (Mc Swine Na Doe) of Ballibeale-feaste in Donegal co. knt, and Donnogh Swyna his son.�28 May, 4th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 99]
[8] Transcript of Patent XVII � 21, 4 James I � 1 July, 1606
General Pardon to Will. Bastard, James Griffin, Garret McGarrot, Rich. Filler of Ballishannan in Donegal co. 1 Jul. 4th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 90]
[9] Transcript of Patent XXXV�10, 5 James I � 5 June, 1607
General Pardon to James Mc Donogh O�Galchar of Innishowen in Donegal co. gent. 18 June 5th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 110]
[10] Transcript of Patent XXXII�8, 5 James I � 7 July, 1607
General Pardon to sir Donell O�Cahan of Tyrone co. knt, Capher oge McCapher O�Donnell, Neal Mc Owen McSwyne, Terence Mc Owen Mc Swyne, Edm. boy O�Donell, Manus McArt oge O�Donell, Will. O�Galcher, Donell Crone Maganelie, John O�Nilarkie, Daltin O�Nilarkie, Donell Niloge, Hugh O�Donell, Manus Roe O�Donell, Donell O�Boy, Edm. Comegh O�Donell, Brian Ballagh O�Donell, Arthur oge O�Donell, John Duffe Mc Gye, Donell Carregh Oniloge, Neal Mergagh McSwyne, Quoy 0�Doghertie, John Dongin of Dorin, John Mechain of Ballishannan, all in Donegal co. Gorie Mc Shane O�Cahane, Shane Ballagh O�Cahane, Ny Brian Modder, John O�Mullane Mc William, John O�Cahane Mc Swyne, Brian O�Cahane MC Richard, John Boyle O�Mullane, Shane O�Mullan, Will. O�Heany, Gilpatrick O�Heany, John O�Mullan Mc Gilpatrick Duffe, Callo O�Hassane, John Shallogh O�Cahane, Brian O�Donell Mc William O�Cahane, Quoy Mc rian Modder O�Cahane, Quurrane O�Sheale, all of Tyrone co.-7 Jul. 5th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 110]
[11] Transcript of Patent XXVII�8, 5 James I � 23 February, 1608
General Pardon to Neale Mc Lawry of Donegal co.�23 Feb. 5th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 117]
[12] Transcript of Patent CIII � 37, 6 James I, 9 March, 1609
General Pardon to Phelime oge O�Doghertie, Briane oge Mc Lawghline, Hugh O�Doughertie, Donell Mc Laughline, Tirloe Male O�Doghertie, Richard O�Doghertie, Briane Mc Laghline, Connor Caro O�Doughertie, Donell O�Doughertie, Phelomie Reogh O�Doghertie, Edmund O�Doughertie, Neale O�Mallohire, Donogh O�Malohire, Owen O�Quiglie, Manus O�Branigan, John otherwise Shane O�Doughertie, Donald O�Doughertie, Owen O�Doughertie, John otherwise Shane O�Doughertie, Calle Duffe Mc Laghline, Gillmorie O�Moloherie, Gilleduffe O�Doughertie �.. Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 136-37]
[13] Transcript of Patent CIV � 38, 6 James I, 9 March, 1609
General Pardon to Diermond Mc Monnell, Manus Mc Gerrald, Brian oge O�Shrue, Arte O�Shrue, Brian O�Charny, Owen O�Moleigh, Donoghie O�Charne, Neale O�Doghertie, Connor Mc Monell, Cahire O�Doghertie, Donald O�Doghertie, Donell Mc Owen Boyle, Tirloe O�Hamigan, Owen O�Doghertie, Henry O�Doghertie, Donell Mc Callogh, Donoghie O�Cahane, Rowrie O�Doghertie, Briane oge O�Cahan, Thady otherwise Teige O�Quine, Macknahie O�Morison, Donell O�Morison, Gorrie O�Chane, Donogh oge Mc Allen, Brian O�Doghertie, Brian O�Linchenan, Owen O�Callie, Edmund Mc Callie, Tirloe O�Callie, Richard O�Cahan, Donell O�Gibbon, Ed. Mc Brehound, Hugh O�Brilohan, Richard O�Brilohan �
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, pp. 137-38]
[14] Transcript of Patent CV�40, 6 James I � 10 March, 1609
General Pardon to Owen O�Galloghor of Coolemactrian in Donegal Co. Fenlam O�Dowie of the same, Richard O�Dowie, Owen oge McOwen O�Galloghor, Laghlin O�Dowie, Cale O�Dermote, Torlogh O�Dorninge, Torlogh O�Morrison, Owen O�Lefertie, Patricke O�Monghan, James Magewee, Shane O�Donnell, Edmond Doff'e O�Shrene, One McOwen O�Galoghor, Tirlagh McDonell oge, Twole O�Dermote, Phellam McWilliam O�Gallichor, Manus O�Mullarkie, Donnell oge O�Donell, Hugh O�Galloghor, Manus Reigh O�Gallahor, Donnell Crone O�Gallohor, Connor O�Regane, Owen McSwine, Shane O�Glakan, William O�Harkain, Rowrie oge O�Donnell ... Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 138-9]
[15] Transcript of Patent LXXl � 53, 6 James I - 10 March, 1609
General Pardon to James O�Galchor Mc Donochey, Charles or Cahir Mc Tirlagh O�Galchor, Farroll Mc Tirlagh O�Galchor, Daniell Grome Mc Arte O�Galchor, Eneise O�Galchor, Moltaba Mc Art O�Galchor, Edm. Dorragh Mc Art O�Galchor, Moylemurraghe Mc Swine, Tirlagh ni Swine, Edm. Mc Donogh Mc Swine, Neale Mc Edw. Mc Swine, Barnard or Brian O�Glinney Mc Swine, Shane Mc Gilpatrick. Neile Ballagh Mc Gilkerre, Eugene or Owen O'Dowey, Edm. O�Dowey, Melaghlin O�Dowey, Cale O�Harrey Dermot, Dermott O'Patten, Conchor O�Patten, Connor Croane O�Kennane �. Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 128]
[16] Transcript of Patent XXVII�53, 7 James I � 10 July, 1609
General Pardon to Turlagh Roe O�Boyle of Balliboyle in Donegall co.Gent. 10 Jul. 7th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 143]
[17] Transcript of Patent LVII � 53, 7 James I - 10 July, 1609
General Pardon to Miler Magrath, archbishop of Cashell, Tirlagh Magrath of Ballimakie in Tipperary co. gent. dame Finole Coghlane otherwise Carroll, wife of said Tirlagh, Redmond Magrath of Ballimore in said co. gent. Brian Magrath blien in said co. gent. Mark Magrath of Killnallawe in Tipperary cross co. James Magrath of Termonmagrath, gent. [thereafter, a number of men from Termonmagrath and Donegal appear alongside others from Tipperary, Louth, Cavan, etc] and include the following: Brian Mc Nellus of Termonmagrath, Oliver Plunket of the same, Turlagh Roe O�Boyle of Balliboyle in Donegall co. gent ... Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, pp. 143-44]
[18] Transcript of Patent LXVIII�42, 8 James I � 10 July, 1609
General Pardon for Caffer McHugh Duffe O�Donell of Kilmacrenan barony in Donegal co. Hugh O�Brogan of the same, and Gillduffe O�Freill of the same�10 Feb. 7th.
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 163]
[19] Transcript of Patent XIX � 37, 7 James I, 22 July, 1609
General Pardon to Neil O�Lafertie, Neil Mc Cormocke, Brian roe O�Lafertie, Owen O�Harrane, Rowrie O�Haran, Gilmoyrie O�Harrane, Brian Mc Cormocke, Dermot O�Laphertie, Neale O�Kelly, Donell O�Laphertie, Owen O�Laphertie, Manus Mc Shefferie, Conoghor Mc Shefferie, Owen boy Mc Closkee, Donogh Duffe Mc Peake, Will. O�Harran, Ed. Duffe O�Demsie, Brian Makine, Brian M Ed. Mc Laughline, Cale O�Doughertie, Brian O�Kerrine, Pheilime Mc Glanarchie, Hugh O�Laphertie, Monus O�Boyle, Gilpatricke boy Mc Colgane, Hugh Mc Laghline, Tirlagh Mc Gilboy, Art Mc Donogh O�Galchor .... Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, pp. 150-52]
[20] Transcript of Patent CXII � 49, 7 James I � 28 July, 1609
General Pardon to Donell Grome Mc Swine, Mulmore Mc Owen Mc Gilcire, Tirlagh Mc Mulmore Mc Gilcire, Tirlagh Ballagh Marongallie, Semus Cronie O�Shirnie, Neale Merigagh O�Donell Mc Adegain, Owen Mc Corcourglasse Macilbrie, Semus boy Mc Douchannerie Mc Sweney, Concoure Mc Owen Mc Concourglas Mc Kilbrid, Murris Mc Owen Mc Kilbrid, Rowry Mc Mulmory ni Sweny, Ed. Mc Mulmurry Mc Swyny, Donell Mc Geregan, Cormacke Mc Caodh Mc Tady, Edmond Mc Teige Macaodh, Donogh Concour Maginnaile, Edmond Mc Owen Mc Paidin, Owen bane Mc Swine � Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 148]
[21] Transcript of Patent LXXIV�26, 8 James I, 13 July, 1610
General Pardon to Owen O�Boyle of Donegal co. gent. Mackuma [Malcolm] Reade, gent. Manus O�Curalane, gent. Edmond O�Galchor, gent. Patrick O�Harkane, gent. James O�Galchor, gent. Turloe Duffe O�Tymonie, gent. William Duffe O�Loughton, gent. Brian Carragh Magee, gent. Hugh O�Longane, gent. Hugh O�Canon, gent. Manus O�Glackane, gent. Brian Mc Collnine, gent. Ed. O�Loonane, gent. John otherwise Shane O�Galchor, gent. Hugh O�Galchor, gent. Henry O�Dougherty, gent. Owen Crafford, gent. John otherwise Shane O�Deveny, gent. Hugh Duffe O�Devenie, gent. Tady otherwise Teige Devenie, gent. Donnell O�Cannan, gent .... Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 174]
[22] Transcript of Patent LXXIV�28, 8 James I, 17 July, 1610
General Pardon for William O�Friell of Donegal co. gent. Connor Roe Mc Arte O�Galchor, gent. Brien Mc Owen Mc James O�Galchor, gent. Edmond Duffe O�Currelane, gent. Donnell O�Devenny, gent. Owen Magetigan, gent. Owen O�Lonan, gent. Moylmory Mc Conigan Mc Donogh Grany, gent. Owen Mc Connell oge, gent. Hugh boy Mc Mulcalfe O�Galchor, gent. Hugh O�Shirine, gent. Brian O�Cassidie, gent. Phelomie O�Doughertie, gent. John otherwise Shane Modder O�Molerke, gent. Connor oge Mc Teige Reigh O�Galehor, gent. Turloe Mc Farrell Mc Brian O�Galchor, gent. Owen Grome Mc Patricke O�Laghertie, gent. John Woods, gent .... Continue to full transcript
[Calendar of the Patent Rolls of the Chancery of Ireland (Dublin, 1800), James I, p. 175]
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