In 1372 the poet Seán Mór Ó Dubhagáin wrote a poem about the tribes of Ireland- Triallam timcheall na Fodla.
[2] The McGoverns are mentioned as follows- Mac Samhradhain, knot of every strength, Over the illustrious Teallach Eachdhach; His land is not rendered ugly by the wind.
The Annals of Ulster for 1393 state- Ferghal Mag Samradhain, namely, chief of Tellach-Eathach, to wit, a general patron to the learned retinues and companies of Ireland, died between Easter and May-Day this year.
The Annals of Connacht 1393 state- Fergal Mag Samradain, chieftain of Tullyhaw, a man who was lauded jointly by the poets and satirists of Ireland, [died] between Easter and Mayday.
The Annals of Loch Cé for 1393 state- Ferghal Mac Samhradhain, dux of Tellach-Echach, (and a man who was equally praised by the poets and satirists of Erinn), died between Easter and May-day.