This article lists the rulers of Tyrone (Irish: Tír Eoghain) from 1185 to 1616.
Prior to this, the ruling dynasty - the Cenél nEógain - were most of the kings of Ailech.
During the tenth and eleventh centuries, two main septs within the dynasty emerged; the Meic Lochlainn and the O'Neill.
Whether he could waive it without consulting his clan derbfine is part of this debate.
Conn Bacach's grandson Hugh was not proclaimed king at Tullyhogue in 1593, but assumed the title after arranging to pay Turlough Luineach an annuity.