Phelim Bacagh O'Neill (Irish: Feidhlimidh Bacach Ó Néill) was a lord of Clandeboye in 15th-century medieval Ireland. A son of Niall Mór O'Neill, he succeeded his brother Brian Ballagh II to the lordship after his death in 1529. He reigned until his own death in 1533, after which he was succeeded by his brother Niall Oge O'Neill.[1] O'Neill had at least three sons one of whom was Brian McPhelim O'Neill who would become lord of Lower Clandeboye. Another was Hugh, whose son Hugh Óg McHugh O'Neill would become lord of a quarter of Lower Clandeboye.[2] O'Neill was the ancestor of the Lords O'Neill of Shane's Castle.[1][3] O'Neill's nickname bacach meant "the lame".

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  1. ^ a b "O'Neill, Niall Mór". Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  2. ^ "History Ireland: Early Modern History (1500–1700)". 5 March 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Irish Pedigree's; Or the Origin and Stem of the Irish Nation". Retrieved 11 July 2020.
Phelim Bacagh O'Neill
Clandeboye O'Neill
Cadet branch of the O'Neill Dynasty of Tyrone
 Died: 1533
Regnal titles
Preceded by Lord of Clandeboye
1529-1533
Succeeded by