The Cenél nEógain or Kinel-Owen ("Kindred of Owen") are a branch of the Northern Uí Néill , who claim descent from Eógan mac Néill , son of Niall of the Nine Hostages . Originally their power-base was in Inishowen , with their capital at Ailech , in modern-day County Donegal in what is now the west of Ulster . Under pressure from the Cenél Conaill , they gradually spread their influence eastwards into modern counties Tyrone and Londonderry , pushing aside the Cruithin east of the River Bann , and encroaching on the Airgiallan tribes west of Lough Neagh . By the 11th century their power-base had moved from Ailech to Tullyhogue outside Cookstown , County Tyrone. By the 12th century the Cenél Conaill conquered Inishowen; however, it mattered little to the Cenél nEóghain as they had established a powerful over-kingdom in the east that had become known as Tír Eoghain , or the "Land of Owen", preserved in the modern-day name of County Tyrone.
22-594: The Mac Lochlainn ( Irish pronunciation: [mˠək ˈl̪ˠɔxl̪ˠən̠ʲ] ) were a leading branch of the Cenél nEógain and during the early medieval period, the most powerful clan in the Northern Uí Néill . They descended from Domnall Dabaill (died 915), son of Áed Findliath . Another son of the latter was Niall Glúndub eponymous ancestor of the Ua Néill . As a result of their descent from Domnall Dabaill,
44-584: Is a list of their principle clans and septs. The name O'Neill may come from Niall Glúndub, however the Clann Néill (more commonly known as Clan Neill ) takes its name from his grandfather Néill Caille. The O'Neills and MacLaughlins who descend from this branch, were the two principal and most powerful septs of the Cenél nEógain, however the MacLaughlins defeat at the hands of the O'Neills in 1241 led to
66-564: The Book of Ballymote states Tigernach as his son. The Cenél Mac Earca , or kindred of McErca descend from Muircherdaich, a grandson of Eógain, who was also called Mac Earca after his mother. This branch would produce a line of kings that were styled as sovereigns of Ireland. A Máel Fithrich, son of Áeda Uaridnaich, was styled as being the chief of this branch, and his death at the hands of the Cenél Fearadhaigh saw this branch end up in
88-622: The Mac Lochlainn dynasty. He was a member of the Cenél nEógain branch of the Uí Néill dynasty. His father was Áed Findliath mac Néill, High King of Ireland . Another son of Áed Findliath, and half-brother of Domnall himself, was Niall Glúndub . Domnall and Niall Glúndub shared the kingship of Ailech for several years. In 905, the Annals of Ulster reports that the two had prepared to fight before coming to an understanding. In 908,
110-541: The 14th century, this clan was forced across the River Foyle by the O'Donnells to northeast and east Strabane. Extra: Hereditary chief was high steward to the O'Neill, later became chiefs of Cenél Moen to the exclusion of O'Gormley. The Cenél Fearadhaigh , or 'kindred of Ferry', descend from Feradach mac Muiredach (Ferry MacMurdoch), a grandson of Eógan, and by the 12th century controlled a large portion of County Tyrone and had penetrated deep into County Fermanagh. By
132-520: The Cenél nEóghain by a citation in the Annals, with a similar reference in the Book of Lecan. Domnall mac %C3%81eda Domnall mac Áeda (died 915), also known as Domnall Dabaill , was a King of Ailech . He was a son of Áed Findliath mac Niall, High King of Ireland . Domnall was a half-brother of Niall Glúndub mac Áeda , a man with whom he shared the kingship of Ailech. From Domnall would descend
154-691: The Clann Conchúir Magh Ithe. The parish of Clondermot in County Londonderry is said to derive its name from this clan's territory. The O'Cahan's of the Route are a branch of the Ó Cathaín that moved into the area of north-eastern County Londonderry and north-western County Antrim known historically as "the Route". The Route was held by the Hiberno-Norman MacQuillans, and a fierce rivalry would erupt between
176-514: The Mac Lochlainn were known as Clann Domnaill or Clann Domhnaill. The eponym behind the surnames Mac Lochlainn and Ó Lochlainn ( Ua Lochlainn ) , —is Lochlann mac Máelsechnaill, King of Inishowen (died 1023). The surnames themselves formed not as a result of Lochlann's prominence, but as a consequence of the remarkable success of his grandson, Domnall Ua Lochlainn (died 1121). Domnall ruled as High King of Ireland for twenty years. He
198-694: The Nine Hostages. It is sometimes also known as the Cenél Coelbad as the descended septs are through his son Coelbad. The clan originally resided in Inishowen, County Donegal before battling their way towards Tullyhogue, County Tyrone where they became masters of Tyrone and the vanguard of the O'Neills. They advanced into Tyrone after the Cenél mBinnigh had already led the way. The Cenél mBinnigh (kindred of Binny), are descended from Eochu Binneach (Ochy Binny), son of Eógan. The Cenél mBinnigh where
220-490: The O'Cahans and MacQuillans. The end of this rivalry would see the destruction of the MacQuillans power and the weakening of the O'Cahans corresponding to the rise of MacDonnells. The Scottish clans Both Chanain (Buchanan, Mawhinney) and Mac Ausaláin (MacCausland) both descend from Ausalan Buoy O'Kayn , allegedly of the O'Cahans of the Route. The Cenél Aenghusa , or 'kindred of Angus', are only mentioned as being of
242-467: The O'Neill's forces Laverty Lafferty The Clann Birnn (kindred of Birn) is descended from Bern mac Ruadrí mac Murchad mac Máel Dúin mac Áeda Alláin. This clan resided in Muintir Birn (in barony of Dungannon) and Tellach Ainbhith (in barony of Strabane) both in modern-day County Tyrone. The Cenél Feargusa (kindred of Fergus) are descended from Fergus, the son of Owen, who was the son Niall of
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#1732771914861264-522: The O'Neills dominance over the Cenél nEógain. The Clann Aodha Bhuidhe , or Clandeboye O'Neill, is a branch of Clann Néill, descended from Aodh Meth (Hugh the Fat), King of Ulster from 1196 to 1230; Aodh Medh's brother was Niall Ruadh (Red Niall), King of Ulster for a month after his death, and Prince of Tyrone. The eponym of the clan was Aodh Buidhe (Yellow Hugh) O'Neill (1260–83), grandson of Aodh Meth, and last King to be called King of Ailech ; Aodh Buidhe
286-540: The barony of Clogher, County Tyrone. The Clann Conchúir Magh Ithe , or Clan Connor, originally hailed from Magh Ithe in County Donegal before moving into County Londonderry, ruling a region that became known as O'Cahan Country. This clan descend from Connor Mac Fergal, who in turn is descended from Muirceartach Mac Earca founder of the Cenél Mic Earca. The Clann Diarmatta , or Clandermot, descend from
308-897: The family was finally eclipsed by the rival Ua Néill kindred. Although there are later recorded Meic Lochlainn chieftains, the diminished family lost the lordship of their Inishowen homeland, which in turn came to be possessed by the Ua Dochartaigh kindred. In 1601, two members of the Meic Lochlann are noted in Inishowen: Hugh Carrogh, described as "chief of his sept", who held Carrickmaquigley Castle; and Brian Óg, who held Garnigall Castle. Cen%C3%A9l nE%C3%B3gain At their greatest they held land spanning much of County Tyrone, as well as parts of counties Donegal, Fermanagh , Londonderry, Monaghan , and Armagh . Below
330-547: The first clan of the Cenél nEóghain to advance from Inishowen, bypassing the fierce resistance of the Ciannachta (northern County Londonderry) and into western Airgialla (modern-day County Tyrone), and in doing so ousted several Airgiallan clans (Ui Tuirtri and FIr Li) to east of the River Bann. From the Cenél mBinnigh came the following branches: The Cenél Moen are descended from Moen, son of Murdoch, son of Eógan. In
352-457: The historiography of the Kingdom of Strathclyde . Specifically, Domnall's obituary is placed immediately after that of Dyfnwal, King of Strathclyde . The fact that the chronicle renders Domnall's kingdom as elig , a term which can be mistakenly interpreted as an abbreviation of eligitur ("he was selected"), has led to the erroneous belief that the ruling Alpínid dynasty of Alba had inserted
374-690: The men campaigned against in Meath against the rival Clann Cholmáin branch of the Uí Néill. Domnall's son, Flann, died in 906. Domnall retired to a monastic life in 911, after which Niall Glúndub ruled as sole King of Ailech. Domnall died on 21 March 915. The deaths of Domnall, as well as those of his father and half-brother, are recorded by the Chronicle of the Kings of Alba . The notice of Domnall's death in this source has caused confusion in regards to
396-656: The mid-14th century, the Maguires would break the power of the Cenél Fearadhaigh in Fermanagh. Note: Fearadhaigh was spelt as Feradaig in Old Irish (c700-c900) and Middle Irish Gaelic (c900-c1200). Feradach means 'Woodsman' from fear 'man' and fiodh 'wood' combined into Fer-fedach, Fer-fid (Ferid), 'man-wood.' and -ach 'belonging to, involved with or having' The Cenél Tigernaich , or race of Tierney, descend from Tigernach mac Muiredach, grandson of Eógan, however
418-401: Was killed in battle at Carrickfergus in 1425. The Clann Domnaill (Clan Donnell) originated in County Donegal however moved eastwards into what is now County Tyrone. The clan is reputedly descend from Domnaill mac Áed , son of Áed Findliath and Gormlaith Rapach, daughter of Muiredach mac Echdach, King of Ulster . Ó Donnghaile O'Donnelly Donnelly Extra: Hereditary chief was marshall of
440-609: Was most notable for his close co-operation with the Earldom of Ulster . The Clandeboye O'Neills would later take control over most of eastern Ulster with the collapse of the Earldom of Ulster due to the invasion of Edward Bruce , whom they had opposed. Henry O'Neill of this line was King of Ulster from 1325 to 1344; Art O'Neill from 1509 to 1514. (MacNaul, MacNally) Progenitor: Cú Uladh Ó Néill Extra: Descended from Cú Uladh, son of Brian Ballagh Ó Néill , King of Clandeboye who
462-607: Was slain battling the Uí Catháin, a rising kindred in what is today County Londonderry . In 1235, Domnall Mac Lochlainn wrenched the kingship of Tír nEógain from an Ua Néill incumbent he slew. Although Domnall had success against the English, he was later utterly defeated by Brian Ua Néill and Máelsechnaill Ua Domnaill, King of Tír Conaill. The virtual extirpation of the Meic Lochlainn leadership at this defeat meant that
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#1732771914861484-462: Was succeeded in the kingship of Tír nEógain by his son, Niall. Domnall's grandson, Muirchertach (died 1166), also ruled as High King of Ireland. Following the latter's death, the power of the Meic Lochlainn was lost. Following the English conquest of Ulaid by John de Courcy (died c. 1219), Muirchertach's son, Niall (died 1176), assisted the Ulaid against the conquerors. In 1215, Áed Mac Lochlainn
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