What is the Ui Neill dynasty?

The Uí Néill (Irish pronunciation: [iː ˈn̠ʲeːl̠ʲ]; meaning ‘descendants of Niall’) are Irish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noígíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a historical King of Tara who died c. 405. They are generally divided into the Northern and Southern Uí Néill.

Was Niall of the Nine Hostages a Viking?

Chieftain Niall of the Nine Hostages is one of the recognized fathers of thousands of the Irish, but hundreds of County Mayo residents were fascinated to learn that there was also a little Viking DNA in their makeup, a fact discovered thanks to the National Geographic.

Where is the O’Neill clan from in Ireland?

From 1232 until 1616, the O’Neill were sovereign kings of Tír Eógain, holding territories in the north of Ireland; particularly around modern County Tyrone, County Londonderry and County Antrim, all in modern Northern Ireland.

Is O’Neill Scottish?

The surname O’Neill is of Irish origin, spelling variations include O’Neal, O’Neil, Ó Neill, Ó Néill, Ua Néill, Uí Néill and Neill.

Is O’Neill a Viking name?

The first to take O’Neill as a surname was Domhnall, who took the name of his grandfather, killed in a battle with the Vikings. ‘O’Neill’ thus translates as ‘grandson of Niall’.

Is the last name O’Neill Irish?

O’neill Name Meaning Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Néill ‘descendant of Niall’ (see Neill).

What is the O’Neill tartan?

This tartan was designed for the wedding of Timothy Powers O’Neill on 27th May 2000. It incorporates the traditional Irish colours of saffron and green along with the red that is prominently featured in the O’Neill crest. For use by anyone with the name O’Neill.

What nationality is the name O Neill?

Irish
O’neill Name Meaning Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Néill ‘descendant of Niall’ (see Neill).

Where did the name northern Ui Neill come from?

The Northern Uí Néill is the name given to several dynasties in north-western medieval Ireland that claimed descent from a common ancestor, Niall of the Nine Hostages. Other dynasties in central and eastern Ireland who also claimed descent from Niall were termed the Southern Uí Néill (together they are known as the Uí Néill dynasty).

Who are the dynasties of the northern Ui Neill?

Other dynasties in central and eastern Ireland who also claimed descent from Niall were termed the Southern Uí Néill (together they are known as the Uí Néill dynasty). The dynasties of the Northern Uí Néill were the Cenél Conaill and Cenél nEógain, named after supposed sons of Niall: Conall and Eógain.

Who are the leaders of the Ui Neill tribe?

The territory of the Northern Uí Néill is in the present, counties of Derry, Donegal, Tyrone and North County Sligo. The Chief clans of the North were Cineal Eoghain, Cineal Conaill and Cineal Cairbre. There are many prominent Uí Néill clans including the O’Neills, O’Donnells, MacLoughlin and O’Donnellys.

When did the Ui Neill win the Battle of Moin Doire Lothair?

For 557, The battle of Moin Doire Lothair was gained over the Cruithnigh, by the Uí Neill of the North, i. e. by the Cinel Conaill and Cinel Eoghain, wherein fell seven chieftains of the Cruithnigh, together with Aedh Breac; and it was on this occasion that the Lee and Carn Eolairg were forfeited to the Clanna Neill of the North.