Eógan mac Néill
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Eógan mac Néill was a son of Niall Noígiallach and the eponymous ancestor of the Cenél nEógain branch of the Northern Uí Néill. The Cenél Eoghan would found the over-kingdom of Ailech and later Tír Eo
The old graveyard and the ruined church in Eskaheen—the resting place of Eógan mac Néill
The plaque marking the reputed burial place of Eógan mac Néill
Northern Uí Néill
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The Northern Uí Néill was any of 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 Ire
Eógan mac Néill
…mac Néill; reportedly died in 465) was a son of Niall Noígiallach and the eponymous ancestor of the Cenél nEógain (kindred of Eoghan) branch of the Northern Uí Néill. The Cenél Eoghan would found the over-kingdom of Ailech and later Tír Eoghain, which would span the greater part of Ulster. His burial place is said…
Exterior view of Grianan of Aileach situated in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland; the royal fort of the over-kingdom of the Northern Uí Néill; 55°01′24″N 7°25′43″W / 55.023386°N 7.428509°W / 55.023386; -7.428509.