Aedh Mac Diarmada

Aedh Mac Diarmada was an Irish noble and chieftain from the 16th century, part of the Mac Diarmada (or MacDermot) family, which governed parts of what is now County Leitrim and surrounding areas. He played a significant role in regional power struggles during Ireland’s Gaelic resurgence, resisting English influence. As a leader, he sought to maintain his clan’s independence amid changing political dynamics, and his actions reflected broader efforts by Irish clans to preserve their traditions and sovereignty during a turbulent period in Irish history.