Uí Néill
The Uí Néill (pronounced [iː ˈnʲeːl̠ʲ]; meaning "descendants of Niall") are Irish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noígíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), a historical King of Tara who died c. 405. They are generally divided into the Northern and Southern Uí Néill.
| Uí Néill | |
|---|---|
| Parent house | Connachta (Dál Cuinn) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Founded | 5th century AD |
| Founder | Niall Noígíallach |
| Current head | by sept dynast |
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