He is the first of the family listed as the Ollamh Síol Muireadaigh, his genealogy listing him as the son of Nede son of Conaing Buide Ó Maolconaire.
He is the first member of the family listed as the Ollamh Síol Muireadaigh, his lineage listing him as the son of Nede son of Conaing Buide Ó Maolconaire.