The O'Neill dynasty (Irish: Ó Néill) are a lineage of Irish Gaelic origin that held prominent positions and titles in Ireland and elsewhere. As kings...
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The O'Neill dynasty is a lineage of Irish Gaelic origin. O'Neill, Ó Néill, O'Neil, O'Neal, or Uí Néill may also refer to: Uí Néill, for information on...
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northern County Armagh)—possibly in a crannog such as Marlacoo. The O'Neill dynasty were Tír Eoghain's ruling Gaelic Irish noble family, and claimed descent...
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O'Neill was a member of the O'Neill dynasty, the leaders of which left Ireland in the flight of the Earls in 1607. Hugh Dubh's father, Art Óg O'Neill...
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Shane O'Neill (Irish: Séan mac Cuinn Ó Néill; c. 1530 – 2 June 1567) was an Irish chieftain of the O'Neill dynasty of Ulster in the mid-16th century. Shane...
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Turlough O'Neill may refer to: Turlough Luineach O'Neill (1532-1595), head of the O'Neill Dynasty of Ulster Turlough MacShane O'Neill (died 1608), an Irish...
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O'Neill claimed the kingship of the O'Neill dynasty as well as Tyrone, possibly with the aid of Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster. In revenge, O'Neill...
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Shane O'Neill, emerging triumphant. His grandson Hugh O'Neill eventually succeeded him as Earl and became head of the O'Neill of Tyrone dynasty. Hugh...
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O'Neill is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Néill meaning "descendant of Niall". The Uí Néill dynasty were the foremost dynasty of Ulster, and...
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Sir Phelim Roe O'Neill of Kinard (Irish: Sir Féilim Rua Ó Néill na Ceann Ard; 1604–1653) was an Irish politician and soldier who started the Irish rebellion...
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