Irish clans - Wikipedia
Irish clans are traditional kinship groups sharing a common surname and heritage and existing in a lineage-based society, originating prior to the 17th century. [1] A clan (or fine in Irish, plural finte) included the chief and his patrilineal relatives; [2] however, Irish clans also included unrelated clients of the chief. [3]
Irish Clan Names - Irish Names and Surnames - Library Ireland
Besides personal names, our Irish ancestors had from an early period, and even from pre-historic times, a complete system of fixed clan-names by which each family-group and its subdivisions had its own distinct name. These clan-names are of …
List of Irish clans - Wikipedia
The following is a list of Irish clans sourced from modern published sources. Unlike Scottish clans which are defined by surnames recognized by Scottish law of the Court of the Lord Lyon , there is no definitive authority on which surnames are regarded as Irish clans.
Complete Guide to Irish Clans - Celtic Titles
Aug 11, 2022 · Do you know the full story of your heritage? With over 240 reported Irish Clans, there’s a good chance you can find your own familial link! Click this link here to check out a complete list of all the Irish Clans.
Clans of Ireland – Clans of Ireland
Clans of Ireland (Finte na hÉireann) was established to: Authenticate and register Irish Clans and Historical Families; Promote the interests of Irish Clans and Historical Families; Provide guidance related to Irish Clans and Historical Families
Clan Map of Ireland - Brilliant Maps
Mar 3, 2023 · The map above shows the location of over 400 of the most prominent historic clans and families in Ireland. And it includes whether they had an Irish, Scottish, Gallowglass, Norman, or Viking historical association.
HISTORY - Order of Clans of Ireland
From ancient times Irish society was organised around traditional kinship groups. These “clans” traced their origins to larger pre-surname population groupings such as Uí Briúin in Connacht, Dál gCais in Thomond, Eóghanachta in Munster, Uí Néill in Ulster , and Fir Domnann in Leinster.
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