Nuala O'Donnell
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Nuala O'Donnell (Irish: Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill; c. 1576 - c. 1630) was a noblewoman of the O'Donnell dynasty who took part in the Flight of the Earls.[1] She was known as "the Lady of the Piercing Wail".[2][3]
Not to be confused with 20th century poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, or 15th-century noblewoman Finola O'Donnell.
After the death of her sibling Rory, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell, she became the key representative of the O'Donnell clan. During her time in Continental Europe, she petitioned both King Philip III and King James I to assist the O'Donnell clan.