Uí Néill

The Uí Néill ( Irish for " descendants of Niall " ) were an Irish dynasty who declared, by Niall Noígíallach, a legendary High King of Ireland, descended, said to have lived 378-405, according to tradition. A mythical ancestor was the King Tuathal Techtmar, the grandfather of Conn Cétchathach. 432 should this be landed, according to Irish tradition, as on the coast of St. Patrick.

The first generation of the Uí Néill were his eight sons:

  • Conall Gulban
  • Enda
  • Eogan
  • Coirpre
  • Lóegaire
  • Maine of Tethba
  • Conall Cremthainne
  • Fiachu

Pedigree of the Uí Néill

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