were they rulers?
Yes, they were Kings of Cenél nEógain.
Introduction
As Kings of Cenél nEógain, they are historically the most prominent family of the Northern Uí Néill, along with the O'Donnell and O'Doherty.
the wolf and the lion game of thrones episode Fifth episode can you mention any characters from this episode? Lord Eddard Stark, Tyrion Lannister, Catelyn Stark can you mention any actor from this episode? Finn Jones, Kate Dickie, Lino Facioli, Brendan McCormack were some of them. where was the episode shot? The Paint Hall studio, Shane's Castle, Fort St Angelo (Maltese town of Vittoriosa). the castle that you just mentioned, is it a real castle? Yes, it is a ruined castle near Randalstown in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. when was it built? 1345 by whom? A member of the Clandeboy O'Neill dynasty. has it served as the filming location for any other works? UNANSWERABLE what are the origins of the dynasty that you just mentioned? Irish Gaelic origin
Yes, territories in the north of Ireland. UNANSWERABLE Yes.
O'Neill dynasty O'Neill dynasty
Introduction Introduction
From 1185 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. Two of their progenitors were High Kings of Ireland, Niall Glúndub (from whom they take their name) and Domnall ua Néill. From 1185 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. After their realm was merged with the Kingdom of Ireland and the land was caught up in the Plantation of Ulster, they were involved in a number of significant events, such as Tyrone's Rebellion, the Flight of the Earls, the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and the Irish Confederate Wars.
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O'Neill dynasty [SEP] Introduction
The O'Neill dynasty (Irish: "Ó Néill") is a lineage ultimately all of Irish Gaelic origin, that held prominent positions and titles in Ireland and elsewhere. As Kings of Cenél nEógain, they are historically the most prominent family of the Northern Uí Néill, along with the O'Donnell and O'Doherty. The O'Neill's hold that their ancestors were kings of Ailech during the Early Middle Ages, as descendants of Niall of the Nine Hostages. Two of their progenitors were High Kings of Ireland, Niall Glúndub (from whom they take their name) and Domnall ua Néill. From 1185 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.