Owen MacEoin Dubh MacAlister

Became Chief of Clan MacAlister, 2nd of Loup, upon the death of his father. Owen was an esteemed galloglass warrior, more esteemed than Sorley Boy MacDonnell.^[1] As a reward for his and his warriors service and loyalty to the MacDonnell clan in Antrim, Ireland, Sorley Boy MacDonnell gifted Kinbane Castle to him.^[2] Owen was killed in 1571 during a skirmish with the Carrickfergus garrison, fighting alongside Sorley Boy.^[3]

• Annals of the Four Masters Vol. 5 (AD 1501-1588): gaelic edition and translation

Preceded by Alasdair Mac Aonghas MacAlasdair	Chief of Clan Macalister ?? - 1571	Succeeded by Eachann Mac Owen MacAlister