Although Ineen Dubh pushed the case for Hugh Roe to succeed , it was his elder half - brother Donnell who emerged as the leading candidate .
In Sir Hugh 's later years , a long - running succession dispute broke out to determine who would succeed him .
Although Ineen Dubh pushed the case for Hugh Roe to succeed , it was Sir Hugh 's elder half - brother Donnell who emerged as the leading candidate .
In Sir Hugh 's later years , a long - running succession dispute broke out to determine who would succeed him .