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                                                                                      Heremonian Ui Cobhthaigh Ui Felim Dal Cuinn northern Ui Niaill Cenel nEogain Septs

     The "Northern" Ui Niaill Cenel nEogain Sept was descended from 91.Eogan the "Northern" Ui Niaill 1st King of Aileach, one of the sons of *90.Niall of the Nine Hostages the Heremonian Ui Cobhthaigh Ui Felim Dal Cuinn 126th King of Tara / Ireland in the late 4th Century AD who is the direct male line ancestor of all of the Ui Niaill Septs / Family branches who was one of the 5 sons of *89.Eochy / Echu "Mugmedon" the 124th King of Tara / Ireland. He in turn was descended from *83.Conn of the Hundred Battles the 110th King of Tara / Ireland (Dal Cuinn) who was a son of 79.Felim / Feidhlimidh - the Lawgiver the 108th King of Ireland (Ui Felim) a descendant also of *60.Coffey / Cobhthach the 69th King of Tara / Ireland (Ui Cobhthaigh) who was himself descended originally in Ireland from *37.Heremon the Celtic Gaelic Milesian Heremonian Joint 1st King of Tara / Ireland (Heremonians). 91.Eogan's "Northern" Ui Niaill  Cenel nEogain Sept had their initial territory in the north of the Ulster Province in Co. Derry, and later also in Co. Antrim (O Nialls from the Clann na Bhuidhe / Clannaboy) and Co. Tyrone / Tir Eogain (The Land of *88.Eogan) in Central Ulster under the O Nialls and Mac Loughlins), His 2 "Northern" Ui Niaill brothers, 91.Conall Gulban" (Cenel Conaill) were to be early Kings of Ireland, and 91.Enda (Cenel nEndae) had their territory at Raphoe and Tirkeran in Co. Derry and Co. Donegal respectively. The Cenel nEogain Septs were to be the Kings of Aileach in the north in Ulster and were to produce 18 Kings of Ireland up to 1166 AD.

 

                             The individual Cenel nEogain Septs / Family branches are descended from 91.Eogan's 5 sons;

92.Murray / Muireadach was to carry their direct male line to the Kingships forward., which see also, *91.Eogan - *113.Mac Lochlainn.

92.Ailill / Oilioll became the direct male line ancestor of the Muintir Cheallaig O Kellys of Co. Derry,

92.Fergus / Fearghus became the direct male line ancestor of the Cinel / Cenel Fearghusa  O Connors / Ui Conchobhair of Magh Ithe / Raphoe and Tirkeran in Co. Derry, O Branagan, O Brelar, O Breonan, O Cahalan, O Colgan, O Conolan, O Dovan, O Hagan, O Hanin, O Losgny, O Mellan, O Spellan, O Uarisg.

92.Felim / Feidhlimidh became the direct male line ancestor of the O Dermots / O Dermodys / Ui Duibhdhiorma / Ui Diorama.

 92.Eochy / Eochaidh "Binnigh" became the direct male line ancestor of the Cineal mBinnigh / O Cormac, Clann Criomhame, Clann Cuohy, Muintir Huimroa,  O Iouhail, O Lochnain, Clann Oran etc.

 

                                               Cenel nEogain Septs and territories 

Clann Aenghusa had their territory in Co. Tyrone in the Ulster Province.

Cenel mBinnigh - Main Sept: O Hamill / Ui hAghmaill. Chiefs of Teallach Cathalain, Teallach Duibhbrailbe and Teallach Braenain / Glenconkeine / Loughinsholm. Septs: Cenel mBinnigh Glinne, Cenel mBinnigh Locha Droichid east of Magh Ith in Co. Tyrone, Cenel mBinnigh Tuaithe Rois east of the Foyle. Ancestors: 92.Eochy / Eochaidh / Echach "Binnich / Binnigh," 91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Muintir Birn - Main Sept: Mac Rory / Mac Rogers / Mheic Ruaidhri. Chiefs of Teallach Ainbith and Muintir Birn in the Dungannon / Upper Strathbane region. Sept: Mac Murrough / Mheic Murchadha.  Chiefs of Teallach Ainbith and Muintir Birn in the Dungannon / Strathbane region with their territory at Upper Strabane.  Ancestors: 103.Birnn, 102.Ruadrach, 101.Murchada, 100.Mael "Duin," *99.Aed "Allan" the 155th King of Ireland, *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and  151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Cairrge Brachaidhe - Main Sept: O Mulfaol / O Mulfavil / O Mulfoyle / Mac Fael / Mac Paul - territory at Carrichbrack / Carrickbraghy / Inishowen West, Co. Donegal and Upper Dungannon. O Mulhall - Chiefs of Carrie Brachaigh / Carrickbrack near Inishowen West, Upper Dungannon, Co. Donegal. Ancestors: 101.Brachaidi mac Diarmata, 100.Diamait, 99.Conor / Conchobar. *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and  151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, *92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.  

Clann Conchobhair - Main Sept: O Cahan / O Kane / O Keane / Ui Cathain. Chiefs of Cianacht / Keenaught of Glean Geibhin / Glen Given, Chiefs of the Creeve / Coleraine also part of Co. Antrim, and had their castle at Dunseverick, later also held most of Co. Derry ("O Cahan's Country)." Septs: O or Mac Mullan / Mheic Maolain. Mac Closkey / Mac Cluskey / Mheic Bloscaidh Kings of Creeve / Clann Drugain in the Coleraine region (Co. Derry and Keenaught in Dun Given). Ancestors: 99.Conor / Conchobar, *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and 151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Clann Diarmata (Clandermot) Main Sept: O Carolan / Ui Caireallain. Septs: Mac Ettigan / Magettigan / Mac Gettigan / Mheic or Ui Eitigen /  Mag Eiteagain Chiefs of Teallach Cathalain, Teallach Duibhbrailbe and Teallach Braenain / Clondermot, Co. Derry. Ancestors: 102.Cairellain (O Carolan), 101.Baigill, 100.Diamait / Diarmata, 99.Conor / Conchobar. *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and 151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, 95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Clann Domnaill na Dalaigh Main Sept: O Donnellys / Ui Donghaile. Chiefs at Ballydonnelly / Co. Tyrone and the surrounding region,. Septs: O Laverty / O Lafferty / O Laherty / Ui Flaithbertaigh Co. Tyrone. Ancestors: 103.Donnell / Domhnall who died in 915 AD, *102.Aed "Findliath" the 25th King of Aileach and 163rd King of Ireland, *101.Niall "Caille" the 23rd King of Aileach and 161st King of Ireland, 100.Aed "Oirdnide" the 21st King of Aileach and 159th King of Ireland, *99.Niall "Frossach" the 19th King of Aileach and 157th King of Ireland, *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and 151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogain the 1st King of Aileach.  

Clann Drugain - Main Sept: O Kane / O Cahan / Ui Cathain. Kings of Creeve. Septs: Mac Causland / Mheic Ausalan in Scotland, Mac Closkey / Mheic Bloscaidh, Mac Evany / Mac Avenue / Mac Avinney / Mac Avinny / Mac Evanny, Mac Henry / Mheic Einri, O or Mac Mullan / Ui or Mheic Maolain in the Coleraine region (Co. Derry and Keenaught), O Mulmeel / Ui Maoil Michill, O Mulvaney / O Mulvane / O Mulvany / Ui Maoil Mheana, O Murray / O Morie / Ui Muiredaigh in Co. Derry, O Quigg / O Quig / O Kegg / O Fivey / Ui Cuaig, O Quinn / O Quin / O Qwin / Ui Cuinn, O Tanny / O Tannay / O Tanney / O Tannie / O Taney / Ui Tanaidhe,  Mac Whirter / Mheic Bhaltair in Scotland. Ancestors:   99.Conor / Conchobar, *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and 151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, *91.Eogain the 1st King of Aileach.

Cenel Mheic Earca territory at Clogher in Co. Tyrone. Ancestors: 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogain the 1st King of Aileach.

Cenel Fearadhaigh - Main Sept: Mac Campbell / Mac Campell / Cadwell / Mac Cawell / Mac Campbell / Mheic Cathmhaoil (Clann Cathmhaoil) Chiefs of the Siol Feradaigh who had their territory in northern Co. Tyrone. Septs: Mac Fetridge / Mac Petridge. Chiefs of the Cenel Feradaigh in northern Co. Tyrone, Mac Gilmartin / Mac Martin / Mheic Giolla Mhartain, Mac Keaghery / Mac Keaghry / Mac Geaghery / Mac Keefry / Mheic Fiachra, Kilpatrick / Maolpadraig. Chiefs of the Cenel Fereadaidh who had their territory in the east of Co. Tyrone, Mulgemery / Mulgernhry / Montgomery / Maolgeimridh (Clann Maolgeimrigh) Chiefs of the Cinel Fereadaidh who had their territory at Clogher in Co. Tyrone. Ancestors: 92.Feradach, *91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Cenel Fergusa - Main Sept: O Hagan or O Aiken / Ui hOgain. Chiefs of Tullahogue who had their territory at Desertcreight / Dungannon in Co. Tyrone, Septs: O Mulfoyle / Ui Mael Fhabaill, O Mellan / O Mallin / O Mellon / Ui Mallon Chiefs of the Siol Aodha / Eanaigh / Upper DungannonO Quinn Chiefs of Magh Ith in Co. Derry, Magh Lughad / Keenaught / Glen Given in Co. Derry, and the Siol Cathusaigh Sept, Ancestors: 92.Fergus, 91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Muinter Kelly / Chellaig who had their territory in Co. Derry. Ancestors: 92.Ailill / Oilioll, *91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Cenel Moen - Main Septs: O Gormley / O Grimley / Ui Gairmleadhaigh. Chiefs of Cenel Moain at Raphoe in Co. Donegal in the north - west of the Ulster Province, Septs: O Crean / O Creaghan / O Crehan / O Creehan / Ui Croidheain, O Cernaghan, Ui Duinechhaidh, Mac Donaghy, O Kelly. Chiefs of Cenel Eochaidh / Corca Eochaidh / Corcaghee in the Dungannon region who had their territory at Magh Itha / Raphoe, Co. Donegal. O Garvey. Chiefs of Muintir Loney / Monter Loney Mountains in Co. Tyrone, O Loony / O Lunny / Ui Luinigh, O Patton / O Peyton / Ui Peatain, O Tierney. Chiefs of Fearnmuigh, Ancestors: 93.Maein, 91.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, *91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.

Clann Niaill - Main Sept: Ui Niaill "Ruadh / Ui Niaill "Mor." Clann Aodh Buidhe. Septs: Mac Anespie / Mac Anaspie / Bishop / Mheic Gilla Escoip who had their territory in Co. Tyrone, Mac Barron / Mheic Bearain territory in Co. Tyrone, Mac Clement / Lamond / Lymon / Mac Lamont / Clements / Mheic Ladhmann territory in Co. Tyrone,  O Devlin / Ui Domhailen. Chiefs of Muintir Dubhlin territory near Loch Neagh on the Co. Tyrone / Co. Derry border (Sword bearers to "The O Neill)," Mac Iver / Mac Keever / Mheic Iomhar territory in Co. Tyrone, Mac Kean / Mac Keon / Mheic Eogain Co. Tyrone, Mac Loughlin / Mac Laughlin / Mheic Lochlainn (Princes and Kings) Co. Tyrone. Mac Namee / Mac Conamy / Mac Meadh / Mac Mee / Mheic Conmidhe Co. Tyrone. O Niall / O Neill / O Neil / Ui Niaill (Princes and Kings) Co. Tyrone, Mac Neill / Mheic Niaill Co. Tyrone, Mac Orr / Mheic Ure, Mac Shane / Johnson / Mheic Seain Co. Tyrone. Mac Sweeney / Mac Swyn / Mac Swain / Mac Swiney / Mheic Suibhne. Ancestors: 103.Donnell / Domhnall and *103.Niall "Glun Dubh" - of the Black Knee the 29/30th King of Aileach and 165th King of Ireland, *102.Aed "Findliath" the 25th King of Aileach and 163rd King of Ireland, *101.Niall "Caille" the 23rd King of Aileach and 161st King of Ireland, 100.Aed "Oirdnide" the 21st King of Aileach and 159th King of Ireland, *99.Niall "Frossach" the 19th King of Aileach and 157th King of Ireland, *98.Fergal mac Mael Duin the 17th King of Aileach and 151st King of Ireland, 97.Mael "Duin" the 14th King of Aileach, 96.Mael "Fithrich the 10th King of Aileach, *95.Aed "Uaridnach" the 8th King of Aileach and 139th King of Ireland, *94.Donnell / Domhnall the 4th King of Aileach and 134th King of Ireland, *93. Murtough / Muirchertach the 3rd King of Aileach and 131st King of Ireland, 92.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, *91.Eogan the 1st King of Aileach.  

Cenel Tigernaich - Main Septs: O Mulfavill, O Mulfoharty / Ui Maoilfothartaigh Chiefs of the Cenel Tighearnaigh and O Hosey / Ui hEodhasa Chiefs of the Cenel Tighearnaigh who had their territory in Co. Tyrone. Ancestors: *93.Tierney / Tigernach, 91.Murray / Muiredach the 2nd King of Aileach, 91.Eogain the 1st King of Aileach.

                                                

                       Other Cenel nEogain Septs as yet to be organized into their actual Tuaths / Family regions.

Mac Achlarna,

O Bailey Chiefs of the Clann Fergus, Mac Beohy, O Birn, O Booney, O Boyle Chiefs of Magh Ith, O Bradley, O Brallaghan / Ui Brollachain, O Branigan / O Brangan, Mac Breaogbarain, O Broder Chiefs of Carrie Brachaigh / Carrickbrack near Inishowen, O Brothly,  

Mac Cannor / Mac Canna / Mac Cana, O Caolly, Mac Carney / Mac Kearney, Mac Chonain, Muintir Chumusky, O Connellan Chiefs of Crioch Tullach in Co. Tyrone, O Connors the Chiefs of Cianacht before the O Cahans, O Cooney Chiefs of the Clann Fergus,  Mac Crohan, O Culiun, Mac Cumaltan of Armagh in the south - east of the Ulster Province.

O Dalachan, Clann Dermot - O Dermody / O Dwyorma / Ui Duibhdierma of Loch Foyle in the Ulster Province who were the Chiefs of Breadach / Upper and Lower Moville at Inishowen, O Dichan, O Donegan / O Dongan Chiefs of Teallach Ainbith and Muintir Birn in the Dungannon - Strathbane region, O Donelan, O Dooda, Mac Drynan, O Dualty, Mac Dunily, O Duvany Chiefs of Teallach Cathalain, Teallach Duibhbrailbe and Teallach Braenain,

O Farrell / O Freel Chiefs of Teallach Ainbith and Muintir Birn in the Dungannon - Strathbane region, Fearon, Ferguson / Mheic Fergusa, O Finnegan, O Fionan, O Flaherty Chiefs of Cinel nEogain in the Ulster Province.

O Gaaity, O Gallan, Mac Gartland / Gartlan, O Gillan / Gillen, Mac Gilleron, O Gillgan,  O Gnive / O Gneeve (Bards to the O Nialls), O Gruagan / O Grogan, Mac Guigan / Mac Wiggen / Wigen,

  O Hegarty, O Hiasgin, O Hoban, O Hogan Chiefs of Carrie Brachaigh / Carrickbrack near Inishowen,  O Hunter / O Hanter Chiefs of the Ui Seasin Sept.

Mac Ilchtgin,  

 Mac Kearney / Carney, O Kenny Chiefs of Magh Ith in Co. Derry, O Kieran Chiefs of Fearnmuigh, Mac Kilkenny, Mac Kiran, O Kirrbily,

O Lagny,  O Lochain, O Lomderg, O Lorcan,

Mac Maongaile, O Mearly, O Mulbreasal / O Mulbraisil Chiefs of Magh Ith, O Mulbridy, O Mulcallin, O Mulddon Chiefs of Iveach in the Ulster Province, O Mullarkey / Mullarky, O Mulligan in Co. Tyrone,  O Murchada / O Murphy Chiefs of the Siol Aodha - Eanaigh. O Murhuly, Mac Murphy,

O Nena / O Neny / Mac Neny Chiefs of the Cenel Naena on the border of Co. Tyrone and Co. Monaghan,

O Rahilly / O Rahile, Mac Rehin,

O Slavin / O Slevin,

 O Toner / O Tonry, Mac Tully (Muintir Taithligh - Chiefs of the Ui Laoghaire Sept at Loch Lir, O Tunney, Mac Treablain,

Mac Wiggins / Mac Wigen - Mac Guigan Septs)

 

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