THE LAST 10 HIGH KINGS OF IRELAND

[@celticfiddle7605]

I am a descendant of Caomhanach. I feel strongly that Irish people have been targeted for destruction all through history due to their being such splendid people and brave warriors and lesser depraved cultures have jealously desired their pride and spirit.

[@HOSS257]

I am as well, I inherited his surname and have only been researching it recently. I never truly knew much of Irish culture.

[@archangel_one]

That's not why. The reason why is because two lines run all the way back to King David.

[@calibvr]

@@archangel_one that's not true if I am a jew then why is my haplogroup R1b also I am descendant of Éogan and in the O'Keeffe clan since at the very least 300AD in its most royal lineage so why isn't my haplogroup D or E it's just not true

[@archangel_one]

@@calibvr I'm not sure what you are claiming is not true? Or what those halotypes prove to you?

[@calibvr]

@@archangel_one Haplogroups are scientific, R1b comes from the Alps, which means I cannot be ancestrally Israelite, despite that according to Christian laws I am one

[@genevraprothero135]

❤️ love the accent. Learning about my Irish ☘️ and Scottish Ancestors.

[@tfh5575]

I always knew i had Irish in my family because my grandma mentioned that she was irish and german. i always assumed her irish family came over hundreds of years ago but no, her grandparents came over in the early 20th century and didn't even die until the 1950s. also found out my grandmother is entitled to irish citizenship due to her grandparents being born there. i just thought it was very cool that my connection to ireland is much closer than i previously thought.

[@jamesokeeffe3216]

☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ welcome home

[@jodiemcginnishester3484]

I've done quite a bit of research on my Irish ancestry. I'm a McGinnis descendant and found lots of interesting information on them!

[@LingTinaTV]

I'm a descendant of one of them, DNA proved it. I've just started learning Gaelic this year after studying the history and folklore since I was a kid for fun. I knew I liked it for a reason. 😃

[@bon6461]

I'm a direct descendent of Niall Of The Nine Hostages. The first High King and an O'neíll. Which king are you descended from?

[@redcon1tieroperator882]

@@bon6461 Me as well that's crazy

[@bon6461]

@@redcon1tieroperator882 check out Niall Caille. Another greater grandfather who drowned saving a woman from the river. There are many interesting ancestors besides Uí Nialle.

[@Sean-jc6cu]

If you're referring to the 23andme thing, that just means you share a similar paternal ancestor. Not that you descend from him.

[@Entryy]

@@gerardhand1954 thanks man

[@patrickodonnell4109]

Well done!!! Your research is greatly appreciated. Many thanks for a primer on this period of Irish history.

[@vulpesvulpes44]

This Texas girl of Irish descent just learned a great deal! Thanks!

[@cathrynwilliams4661]

I'm an O'Donnell from County Tyrone , my family comes from Red Hugh O'Donnell.

[@o-o2399]

@@cathrynwilliams4661 just saying red Hugh had no children nor did any of his brothers nor any of his uncles or cousins so very distant

[@MrConnecter1]

My name is Conn Marin. From Norway and I love Irland and the music :-)

[@alexquinn6186]

conn independent My last name is Quinn meaning descendent of Conn.

[@iredub8726]

We are Gaelic cousins much love from Érui.. were all at war with the silent Zionist enemey the EU keep fighting on tell your men to save your land woman and children we will not be defeated

[@MrConnecter1]

@@iredub8726 Conn (name), a family name and a masculine given name Conn, mythological son of Ler from the Children of Lir legend Conn of the Hundred Battles, a figure from Irish mythology.

[@Difficultfuckhead]

Volcanoes and synchronised menstrual cycles within the lesbian community will destroy us all...

[@wildandwonderful7069]

Well the vikings settled Ireland!

[@jamesmcmanus1192]

Your a fine man Mr Butler and you have a great depth of knowledge about our home land and i just wanted you to know it's greatly appreciated thanks

[@denniscoughlan685]

G'day sir and hoping life is good around you. My name is Dennis, 1st son of Peter of the clan Coughlan. I, like my father and his were born in Canada. Researching my blood line has become a form of hobby it seems, with a few frustrations thrown in along the way. My clan began in Munster and l know we had an ancient grant of a Coat of Arms ( three red lions all with gold crowns on a silver background ) and a Crest ( a silver tower on a mount with an arm issuing therefrom grasping a scimitar ) and our ancient family motto is "Fortis in arduis" That's all l've discovered so far. Will probably never find out just where in Munster we hung our hats but there's always tomorrow, God alowing. I appreciate your work, and may luck and good fortune dance around you untill King Brian Boru rises again to make us one. Be safe.

[@kimberlybates6261]

I'm from Texas now living in North Carolina. My great grandpa Hayes came from Dublin. My Quigleys came from Galway. That ain't all my Irish names in my family. All very interesting. Thank you.

[@Theodora555]

Thank you, this meant a lot to me!

[@ruadhbutler9143]

A pleasure! Delighted you enjoyed it. Hopefully I'll get the chance to get a few more videos up soon.

[@GrantOLia]

I'd be really interested to learn more about tye O'Laodhógs ... "heroes who I will not shun, the Kings of the wide-bordered Caladh"

[@cuttlefisch]

My paternal ancestors, the Mahon family, came originally from the Cork area of Ireland back in medieval times.

[@mmhthree]

@cuttlefisch My maternal grandmother was a Mahone from Virginia, USA. Neat to see a mention of their name on here. Do you have much historical info? Any relation to the High, or Petty Kings of Ireland? My Mahone great-grandfather was very tall for his time, thin, very stern man. Looking at Cork on the map, it'd seem they would have some Viking, Norman blood in them, but not for sure.

[@cuttlefisch]

@mmhthree Not much more, only that my first known paternal ancestor came over to Lancashire after the Potato Famine, and one branch eventually settled in the Oldham area.

[@mmhthree]

@@cuttlefisch Ok, thanks for the reply!

[@LittleBird777]

I’m a Mahoney, O Mathghamhna, from the kingdom of Desmond descent, prince of Rathlin, same family 😊

[@cuttlefisch]

@mmhthree There is also a tradition that this surname originated in the Cork area of Ireland back in medieval times. One meaning of the original Gaelic name that I read is "Bear".

[@norahbradley5138]

Thank you. I’m having a terrible time trying to trace my family tree but this at least gave me some history.

[@GoogleGoogle-fy3cj]

Ireland is difficult to research because over the years many records were lost or destroyed. Also there are so many people with the same surname. It helps if there is at least an oral history in your family that helps you target a geographical location. Even though I had a good start, I hit the proverbial brick wall ot the year 1800. I am an O'Donnell but could not prove my relationship to Manus O'Donnell through my Irish ancestry. However, I ultimately found the connection through my mother's English relatives. You never know where you will find your link.

[@unibomber63]

Excellent , my only wish is that you had mentioned the strongest and most colorful ally of Rory O'Conner , Tiernan O'Rourke , who/s enmity with MacMurrough led to Dermot's defeat and flight to France in a panic for his very life. keep up the great work.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Tiernan is a fantastic character - one of my favs! He plays a meaty role in my book, Swordland

[@unibomber63]

ruadh ,just got the book last week, started reading it yesterday ,read the first hundred pages. it is a great read. I have a couple of historic questions.my understanding is at the time dermot fled Ireland ( faster than bill Clinton jumping out an interns bedroom window) . it was always my understanding, tiernan was about 50 years old...as the book of four masters has him being killed at or around the age of 55., is this a misunderstanding by other sources or was this done for literary reasons? I have also heard the prefix fitz means bastard son of and because illegitimate sons had legal rights under norman laws , there was no stigma attached to the prefix , I might be misinformed, I am only asking as clearly you are more inforhing the book.med on these issues than I am. great book, looking forward to hearing your answer and finishing the book.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

@@unibomber63 Wonderful! Hope you enjoy the read. Most of the changes away from the recognised history were for story reasons. I tried to make Dermot and Tiernan similar in every regard (other than Tiernan's missing eye) and from memory I made them around 60 years old.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

The Fitz prefix didn't specifically denote illegitimacy. For instance David and Maurice FitzGerald were legitimate but their elder half-brother, Henry FitzRoy, and nephew, Miles FitzBishop, were both illegitimate. My feeling is that illegitimacy carried a lot of legal weight (I'm thinking property rights principally) but almost no weight as regards morality. Presumably that came later.

[@unibomber63]

good point.

[@wingmanhoy3999]

My ancestors from Dal Fiatach O hechaidh enjoyed your video, amazing looking back and now living in US it's incredible how times have changed for the better, we lost some great people but left a legacy never to be forgotten, cheers all the very best health and happiness.

[@Cat-wi9tl]

Thank you for this video! The Irish Dynasty I find is more confusing than others. My ancestors are supposed to be from clan Chaománach, Cavanaugh of my grandma's side and Behan as well from Wiclow area. I look forward to learning more!

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Incredibly confusing! Totally agree. And this video only scratches the surface. At some point I'll get the Kavanaghs tree done too. Thanks for watching!

[@Cat-wi9tl]

@@ruadhbutler9143 awesome :) I look forward to watching more!

[@tommycoyote3258]

My family the Murchada or Mac Murchadha merged with the Kavanagh family at some point between 800AD and 1100AD. We were the Chief Murchadha clan from Leinster. 😊

[@patriciayohn6136]

Cool video my Paternal Grandmother was a McLaughlin. I was fortunate enough to take her to Ireland when she was in her eighties, we had a great time.

[@thomasashe9685]

I'm happy to hear that, much love from the Éire

[@patriciayohn6136]

Thank you, Thomas ❤️

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

Maith thu , Ruadh , scéal gael . Good to you , Red Headed One , story bright . 'Moy hew , roo ah , shkayle gale ' My motherland's people , clann séoighe os gaillimh , her ancient tongue is a work in progress ... and its key to our souls which love other souls . without our tongue we forsake our soul gán téanga gán ainm 'gaan chaangah gaan arh nem' without tongue without life force Great history telling my own cousin people , anoís ! le meas , séala ... yeha.

[@kerryhitzke4490]

Very interesting information. Just wondering if you could use more visual material….especially writing up the names of the people you are talking about and using more maps. I’m of Irish descent but live in Australia. Having a map would really help me orient myself to the country. Thanks 🙂

[@tomcondon6169]

I started this. I am told my Lineage comes through Princess Nest, sometimes spelled Nesta. I will watch this carefully later, and look into those books.

[@dennisobrien514]

My grandfather was Francis John O'Brien from Iowa my grandmother was Neoma O'Brien Scott from Iowa.

[@WadeKing-dm2hw]

I found out that through my Dad's side we go back to Annie Corrigan and her father was an Obyrne and her mother was an O'Toole. I was surprised how far back that line went back. To King MacDunlainge O'Tool and his father King Tuathal. And it goes back to a King born in 028 AD. I've been reading and listening to try to understand the history around it all. One ancestor was Christianed by Saint Patrick. And it was nice interesting to find out that it was oral history passed down much like the Native Americans have family oral histories. Out of all my ancestry lines none have been documented back that far into history before the Norman Invasion. It was a treasure to find.

[@kimberlysamuel474]

Gr Gran dad came from central Norway, a farmer. Gramdpa n gramma had 10 kids. Gramma's family came also from central Norway, "7 Helgedon Brothers". Just imagine the holidays, outhouse, no electricity, horses and sleds, homebaked everything n visits lasted 2 weeks in winter....No phones, you had to talk n do chores with everyone!

[@tommyfrancis7174]

Thank you for your work, very much appreciated!

[@Ryan-tq7oi]

The amount of people descended from Niall of the Nine Hostages is basically the Irish Chinggis Haan affect

[@miketierney7510]

Thanks. No wonder I get a headache when I think of my Irish ancestry. It haunts me.

[@germanicus74]

As far as I know Tierneys are originally from around Cavan Leitrim. Tierney is still common up there. I’m from Tipperary and Tierney might be there since 1840’s at least and i now live in Kilkenny and there are Tierney’s that i know of clustered around Isistiogue. Thats all i know personally. The records were burnt in the Civil War in the 20s

[@liamoconnor355]

I loved the video! I'm a direct descendant of Turlough and Rory O'Connor! Its utter madness haha!

[@burkaboy1]

Spanish

[@burkaboy1]

Egyptian

[@burkaboy1]

Heremon (eiremon) Heber ( eber) & Ir , two sons of Galamh milesius ( son of bile ) & uncle / brother set out from la coruna , interesting looking at the map , Ir land &!Galway (galamh) direct north , 2300 years ago ,

[@burkaboy1]

Ask anyone where the name Galamh came from ,, highly unlikely to get the answer

[@vnvnational2237]

We tested my O'Neill cousin's Y-Chromosome and confirmed that he and I definitely descend from Eoghan Mór O'Neill. Through my ancestor, Brian of the Battle of Down, I descend from Ruadhri O'Connor, Turlough O'Connor and Brian Boru. Up the Gaels!!

[@Connelldinho]

How did you do this?

[@vnvnational2237]

@@Connelldinho The Y-Chromosome tests at FamilyTreeDNA. Start off with the Y-111 test and then do the Big Y-700. Then join the Y-Chromosome Project concerned with your surname, if there is one. In my cousin's case, it was easy as there was a Project there concerned with the Ulster House of O'Neill, which as it happens doesn't descend from Niall of the Nine Hostages in the patrilineal line.

[@dhristov8327]

God bless you!

[@scotmclaughlin2113]

My father told me wen I was young , we are highlanders tgat belong to the maclachlan clan in Scotland that we came from Ireland originally, cheers for the vid , my folks left Scotland for Australia I was born in Oz and have moved to Scotland 12 months ago never been happier only took me 55 years to come home but am I home yet ?

[@ezzovonachalm9815]

A written List with the proper names (and dates) of the high, petty, etc kings were useful

[@suzannesimon9042]

I know I am a direct descent, now N Ireland, of Shane O'Neill of the Shane's Castle. My great Grandmother spent a lot of time on the phone with an attorney because she was in line to inherent Shane's Castle. I have never been able to connect the dots between the two. My GGGmother was born in Welland, Canada but married my American family. If anyone has any information I would really appreciate what you have. By the way, my GGGmother did not inherit the castle because she lived in the US.

[@maryatkinson2006]

Very clear and articulate.

[@lorryniaodh8876]

I wish there was a more comprehensive in depth DNA test to see if their relatives are still around or what country they ended up in like they did when they found that man in Australia in regards to the British royal family.

[@waple1140]

I'm related to the Norse Gael dynasty of Ivar , or Uí Ímair, which ruled over Ireland. It seems that many people of European descent, or at least peoples whose ancestry stems from the North/North Western parts of Europe, tend to be related to Kings and Queens. Especially if they were people of high ranks or class. So its not surprising to hear that an Australian is kin to the British royal family. Cheers!

[@eiratovalancaster-elrick1496]

I'm a decendant of one of the Dál Cais clans, specifically descended from a man called Brennan Ban, but this was a far earlier time than this man speaks about, part of my family (myself included) ended up in Australia after my 6x great grandfather was sentenced to life here in the late 1700s

[@owlspiritreiki]

Everyone has some royal DNA. It's a matter of getting a DNA test done and doing your research to find out what royal DNA you are carrying.

[@aceplaya3398]

I’m from the 34th high king of Ireland

[@brea-hg3hq]

Loria... Have you looked into Barbados West Indies. Some of the Irish were sent there as Indentured Labourers. They are Known as Redlegs. Their descendants are still there. Also, Guadalupe FWI, and other West Indian Islands. Enjoy your research.

[@aislingirish4503]

I am a direct ancestor from the high kings of connaught o dowd grandfather and dowd grandmother no relation to eachother but the royal blood live on 💚

[@KillEmAllContent]

Mr Dowd of Australia here. Greetings to all my bretheren

[@lance8996]

Thank you for making this video. Not many people show an interest in these clans. Im from Meath!

[@ruadhbutler9143]

I love it too! Total pleasure!

[@gerardodwyer5908]

FYI. There were no "English" kings in the 11th century. Post 1066, post the Franco Norman invasion and subsequent subjugation of the coalition forces of the Germanic Angles, Saxons, Jutes and "Norse", what the Germanic tribes had named Anglesland became Angleterre, a territory dominated by powerful regional dynasties in France. The Franco Normans were not "English". That description, at that time in history, was reserved for the Anglo Saxons. The folks Diarmúid MacMurrough petitioned were Franco Normans and the language he communicated in was French or Latin.

[@TheWiredDude]

Have you ever played Crusader Kings 2? It helped me develop an interest in this time of Irish history.

[@innsmouthresident6802]

looking forward to reading your book Swordland.

[@EannaWithAFada]

I'm from Galway city but all of my family are from Tuam the city Ruari of Connacht sat, Tuam was for a time the Capital of the Island even though it was (and technically still is) the smallest city in the world

[@fieldagentryan]

JESUS WAS IRISH SURE - THE TANS MADE UP ALL THAT OULD ISRAEL THING IN THE desert

[@farnorthweaver7793]

I am a direct descendant of Fergus mor MacEarca, and I have All the Documents to prove it.

[@jamesmaclochlainn4247]

How did you go about this?

[@mrbabyhugh]

7:12 it's Domnall McLaughlin (Donald Mac Lachlan), MY ancestor.

[@thomash.l.9382]

I'm an O'Connor i wish there was some way to see if i descend from Rory.. It would be badass to be related to the last king of ireland

[@theradinion6317]

I’m descended from the O’Connor’s aswell! Lover of hounds.

[@bens6n168]

I’m an O’Connor too 👌

[@thomash.l.9382]

O'Connor from Limerick.

[@joannaoconnor9418]

Mrawesomeguy88 Erin go Bragh 😉

[@joannaoconnor9418]

O’Connor over here. Dad was from Sligo, O’ Conchobair Slighi, Clann Andrias ❤️

[@archangel_one]

I'm in the direct line of someone called Érimón, commonly Anglicised as Heremon, son of Míl Espáine. Is that anyone special?

[@kathysears1819]

Yes. King Milesius was king of Spain and Heremon was his son. My father's paternal grandmother was a Conley and I began researching the Connelly/Conley. I recommend you look up Heremon and read all the fascinating history of our ancestors.

[@archangel_one]

@@kathysears1819 Well howdy cousin! My family is from down south, the county Cork. I guess we're kind of the true Munsters. Kind of creepy, huh? Supposedly there are angels, goddesses, and similar in the line -- including King David and such.

[@user-lb3hd7ip4o]

My family name is Bradley its descended from Milesius King Of Spain through the line of his son Heremon. The founder of the family was Brian son of Eocha Moy Veagon King of Ireland AD 350.

[@djdoolittle1315]

Thank you

[@FlopSideOfLife2009]

I am descended from John O'Connor from the High Clan of Ireland, who married Elizabeth Kavanaugh daughter of Philemon descendent of the last King of Leinster Domhell Espainagh Kavanaugh.... They married in Virginia early 1700's. Anyway you mentioned the Viking Osmans???? I am also descended from Ossman how do you spell Osman as in Viking Osman. Thanks Pete

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Hi Pete, Ostman would be the most common spelling but I've seen it written as Austmann. It means East-Man and presumably pertains to Danish rather than Norse colonists of Ireland

[@kimberlybates6261]

Hello Cousin.

[@angiecrawford7909]

I am also a descendent of John o conner and Elizabeth .. Hello Cousin...

[@jenniferkeefe8564]

This is very interesting! My last name is Keefe. The story goes in my family,is that I have an ancestor, possible a James Kavanaugh, who was a convicted felon for the crime of murder, so sad, who came from Quebec to America. He could not enter America, so he changed his last name to Keefe. So, through checking into this name change, these are names from the same family? And I assume we are related! And I what why James did what he did.

[@robertcarrolan9573]

I'm an O'Carrolan I believe we were kinsmen to the O'niels of Ulster

[@CaughtYouTrollin]

Yo my names garett butler im in canada but my roots are irish way down the line thx for the lesson brother

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Good to meet you! I'll hopefully get around to chatting about how us Butlers fit in to the story soon. Cheers for tuning in!

[@multymedia5320]

Swordland is a great book - highly recommended

[@adrianquinn2948]

Great video! As someone who’s looking to get into reading history on the high kingships in Ireland, is there any books you would recommend Ruadh for starting off?

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Francis John Byrne might be a good jump off point. But what I do (or did!) is access research papers through NI Libraries. Brilliant resource!

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Thanks for watching!

[@adrianquinn2948]

Ruadh Butler seemingly an impossible book to buy at the moment! But thank you for the recommendation

[@trukeesey8715]

Morrows are descended from Murchad, except that some of them are from the Murrays of Moray Firth.

[@dirlogic]

Enjoyed that! Thanks for posting. Look forward to checking out 'Swordland'.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Appreciate it! Still trying to get the hang of it all. Hope you enjoy the book!

[@t-dogg3013]

ERIN GO BRAGH! Tyler O'Connor here!#forever Erie land!

[@chrisennis9686]

It's said that my family has origins from high king loegaire lorc... Said to have issues with St Patrick

[@bradyc2584]

Not that it means anything because there is alot of mccormicks and other related cormac family's but also related to the commons obviously I know abit about my family history but coming from an immigrating family a lot of thing's get lost so it's great to hear stories of the past

[@philiphutchinson2362]

Wow. Well done.

[@Peacefulmonk]

As a McLaughlin I claim High Kingship of Ireland, the entire island or Ireland. North and South, Protestant and Catholic all of these things have been imported to Ireland and divided us.

[@winifredthompson465]

There is an ancient graveyard in Co. Armagh called Toby Hole, I have been to it a long time ago, but in that graveyard is an ancient flat stone, lying flat on the ground, about the length of a man and around three feet wide, but carved roughly into the stone is the name Brian Baro, I may have spelt this wrong, for it about 30 years ago that I stood and looked at it. The old song of Co. ARMAGH comes to mind, and buried in the Heart of Her Bossom, is the Ashes of Brian Baru. The majority of people don't know about this, I told my history tutor a few years ago, and she said she had never heard of this, I also mentioned to another historian about this grave site, they didn't know of it either. Toby Hole graveyard is off a wee country lane with a high hedge and we small iron gate, almost covered in Briars. It would be interesting 8f any one else really interested, has seen this also. Winifred Thompson. Lisburn. Northern Ireland.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

How interesting! I'll certainly see if I can call in next time I'm in Armagh.

[@winifredthompson465]

@@ruadhbutler9143 Dear Ruadh, I will try and find out the name of the wee road, You travel past Scotchtown on the Moy Road, and come to a cross roads, Take right along Drumpathy Road, and travel near to the end of Drumpathy Road, then start asking at farm houses the road to Toby Hole, Now be very careful in the grave yard, as there are some graves completely caved in and you could find yourself down a hole, the gravestone bearing the name Brian Beru is not very far from frommthe wee gate over on the right. Hope this information helps you. I believe the last burial was 1947. Winifred Thompson. Lisburn. Northern Ireland.

[@lhartatt]

Very good video. Came across when trying to find videos of stories (myths) of Conn of the thousand battles. Where can I find this? How about taking on that?

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Cheers! Might well do! Conn of the Hundred Battles though - you've given him too much credit!!

[@marywinfield]

I am a direct descendent of Brian Boru through a great-great-great-grandfather Abraham Broadhead Winfield; his mother was Catherine Carson with great-great-grandfather Sir George Maxwell 5th Baronet of Orchardton in Scotland (Dumfries). Our Grandpa Abraham is from Ulster County, New York living in the 19th century. Hope you and I can chat, Ruadh.

[@trukeesey8715]

Some time would like to hear much more detail. Clontarf was an extension of a general European conflict and not specifically Irish vs. Vikins; in fact much of Brian's warhost was foreign and much of the Vikins' warhost was from other lands than Scandinavia.

[@johndanielharold3633]

The pre-Battle hype was amazing. Word went out that this was the battle not to be missed. Young warriors looking to prove themselves, battle hardened veterans heading to the Valhalla Super Bowl, from many, many lands. Both sides agreed on a good, old-fashioned Doorpost battle ; basically a toe to toe, slugfest, and may the best man, or shieldmaiden, win!

[@crowdpleaser54]

Thank you! Finally getting into my Irish heritage :) half of my blood is Irish. Makes me feel proud.

[@Barziboy]

Woah, sneaky use ot The Tea Party's The Badger in there...apparently Jeff Martin is based in Kerry now.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Never thought I'd get away with it! Great spot!

[@patriciawhite9502]

I am a descendant from a John Conner Born in Ulster,Ireland 1721 and died in 1798 in Preston County,West Virginia USA.He married Mary Forman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1746.We think his arrival was in 1743...still doing research? He was my 7th Great Grandfather.No more info but am so interested in Irish History and Geneology.

[@ismayilarifoglu6226]

Irish wisdom of life is unbeatable. Smoking kills, Guinness heals, folks.

[@SeanCStark]

Very new DNA info... for those w/ the ancient names... "Genetic Genealogy Ireland" channel.

[@multymedia5320]

great vid, comprehensibly covered

[@06retd22]

The line of David runs through Ireland

[@joannemadden7449]

A lovely job,, thank you so much!! I wish you would have mentioned the O'Maddens of Connaught, please if you could.. I believe the name might have been spelt differently. The Chieftain in 10 or 1100

[@benmccoy9196]

my ancestor was 33 high king of Ireland intresting fact most people are have at least 1 ancestor who was royal

[@terrycarroll7836]

Like the young man said, all fighting each other over territories or fighting within the family for titles or women .Donough O'Carroll lineage .

[@guywhoknows]

you stilll there are you? ( family)

[@jofield969]

I am intrigued ' how can you trace your ancestry back this far ? I have a photograph of my Great Great Grandmother from Ireland and she is dressed in Galician Dress and lace i wonder now is it a nod ' to her lineage i dont know ! How fascinating.

[@iaffect]

Hi Ruadh, I wonder please if The Hill of Tara was where High Kings of Ireland were confirmed/coronated in what sites were the other four provincial kings coronated. I'd really appreciate your help as I'm doing a piece on Teamhair Luachra at the moment. Regards Paul

[@ruadhbutler9143]

I actually live pretty close to Tullaghoge Fort where the O'Neills were inaugurated by the O'Hagans. Not sure where the equivalent sites were in Leinster, Connacht and Munster, but there were presumably a lot of them!

[@brigittebeltran6701]

I am from the McCarthy Clan, (County , Blarney Castle...Munster???King Brian who was destroyed by England's Thomas Cromwell) The potatoe famine brought us to Ellis Island. 😪 I long for the Emerald Isle of my forefathers.

[@justinconn1301]

I plan on taking ireland back, bc I'm the rightful king. I'm tired of the court systems making unlawful laws.

[@itsmeanthony9704]

Justin Conn, to quote my comment up top I’m a direct descendant of Milesius, King of Galacia in Spain. I’m the rightful king 3 thousand years in the making also am descendent to the O’Quinns which makes me Royal Irish bloodline.

[@amandaburton5791]

Anthony Heflin umm Sorrry But I am Maternally related to the O’Neil’s as in high kings. And paternally related to O’Sheridian also high king before the Quinn’s.

[@itsmeanthony9704]

Amanda Burton 3,000 years, and you no longer hold the Irish name

[@demonlordfluffles1275]

Justin Conn what king do you hell from

[@danielinnicg2114]

l wont bend the knee to you lol

[@rosebud4387]

Great clear information Thanks. I am interested to hear what happened after the Normans invaded.

[@TheJkuy]

British rule came until the 1920's.

[@rosebud4387]

@@TheJkuyThis was when the troubles began?

[@TheJkuy]

You might say that but the we fought for independence and then civil war.

[@pureone26]

Interesting Kurt Cobain's mother is Wendy O'Connor. Kurt had been on tour in Ireland and in Cork said he wandered around all day and 'never had felt so spiritual'. He looked into Cobain (which came to usa as something like coburn)... was told his ancestry was from Cork- ish area, although after his passing I think they found was northern ireland. O'Connor is 'considered to be historically the most important of all Irish surnames as Conchobhar, King of Connacht, who died in battle in 971 A.D., was the last king from the true Irish monarchy'. The hemochromatosis genetics are also most common on the west coast of ireland, very underdiagnosed and affecting people very badly due to 80 years of iron fortification and copper depletion (interesting all the iron mythology).. some say it is even Tuatha De Danaan/ Atlantean genes..

[@WitneeXB]

So neat!!! I named my first born son after the "The Red Haired King: Rory O'Connor" and in the womb, he loveeeeed to listen to Nirvana! Would go absolutely NUTS over them. He is now 7 months old and still loves to listen to them. lol

[@pureone26]

@@WitneeXB Thanks Whitney, that is lovely story! You have might reincarnation on your hands or grunge fan :) I would buy him a guitar :)I have read about how Tuatha De Danaan interbred with locals etc... Interesting the red heads also from egypt, and the scota princess...

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Strange! I'd never heard that about Cobain then, a day after hearing from you, a recorded version pops up on my twitter!

[@ruadhbutler9143]

twitter.com/wetheirishpod/status/1347990509831249921?s=09

[@pureone26]

@@ruadhbutler9143 thats great, thanks Ruadh (nice name by the way). Perhaps others can shed light on his ancestry too. Definitely he seemed to be of the bard or druid type bloodline, or even TDD.... hemochromatosis is also most common on west coast of ireland (connacht).. he might have had and contributed to his health issues, it is very underdiagnosed and becoming more common thanks to iron fortification in USA since 1940s, and goes with a copper deficiency.... there is so much mythology in ireland re iron... spiritually heavy metal. Kurt told people just before he passed that he wanted to divorce CL and move to scotland/ ireland.

[@Valhalla88888]

Last High King of Ireland was Robert Bruce brother from Scotland!

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Not sure Robert would've liked Edward to have claimed that higher title, but you never know! Also, as successful as he was, Bruce couldn't really impose his will outside Ulster so I didn't think he deserved a place on this list.

[@mrbabyhugh]

0:50 yup, Ui Neill descendant here.

[@themapmaster3338]

This is a great vid. I'm descended from Donal and Muirmetach Mac Lochlainn

[@shannonoconnor9671]

I have always been told that my ancestors are decedent's of the O'Connor dynasty. I'd love to know how to find this out

[@ruadhbutler9143]

It's always good to start with your parents and grandparents, to find out what they know about their parents and grandparents. Then you can begin to form a picture about where your family began. Census records are good, but I'd suggest Ancestry.com (or similar) is the next stop to see if you can connect what you know to the research already started by others. The O'Connor surname is very old and very grand, so you'd be surprised how much info is already out there waiting for you! Good luck Shannon!!

[@samurainoddy]

I love Ireland... Probably because my family has a Gaelic parchments claiming it’s title to the High King of Ireland O’Brien (Boru)..bad Spelling)

[@samurainoddy]

True

[@smithwesson7765]

I'm a McNamara we were the traditional "Marshals" of the Septs.

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Big noises in County Clare under the O'Briens! Good to meet you!

[@terrysampson868]

I hope I find my Gaelic sayings book

[@nicolemcloughlin1128]

I'm a McLoughlin.. interesting all the way from SA

[@perplexedpsyduck2837]

My lineage comes from malachy O'Neill which is pretty rad

[@TruekingoftheLeinstermen]

As a byrne i claim all of ireland by right of ancient blood gping balc to the mil themselves also his name was mael sechnaill mac domnall i probably spelt it wrong not malachy

[@mrbabyhugh]

11:29 yup, my lineage. and it took own cousin to be betray family, smh. though it was always a back & forth with O'Neills.

[@usarmymedic1334]

My grandfather was an O'Neal

[@tjlamb3739]

Very GOOD!!

[@carolschultz8660]

hi this was great info, do you have later info of Keane Clan, or the O'neill and the Uniells's to post

[@davidkavanagh2346]

My surname is kavanagh and looking at the family name and it came from the king of Ireland in the 1600 love to know more

[@ruadhbutler9143]

No promises ... but it might be the next vid!

[@carmelparakh1677]

me too’ my mother was a Kavanagh also

[@teriokeefe8733]

Hi. What about the O'Keefe Clan of County Cork? Any history on their clansmen. I am 3rd generation Irish American. Thanks for your time.

[@jaimerachelle2636]

I am a descendent of the kings of Leinster 😊

[@leviorourke7498]

Is there clan history books. My family here stopped telling of our old family traditions and history. I’d like to research any and all I can on the O’Rourke clan their history or any historical items of which I can possibly see or acquire. I’d love to show my kids items of generations of our family

[@ruadhbutler9143]

Hi Levi. I'm certain there will be books / articles about the O'Rourkes out there. A family of their high standing couldn't possibly not have! I haven't personally read any and therefore couldn't recommend one in particular. I usually seek out peer reviewed journals for information about historical figures from Irish history and, thankfully, can do a great deal through our library system.

[@leviorourke7498]

@@ruadhbutler9143 awesome thank you. Thank you very much.

[@eamo106]

Where were the O'Neills of Ulster during these times ?

[@ruadhbutler9143]

They had fallen behind their kinsmen the McLoughlins who were the leading family in Tyrone. They'd recover their position by the late 13th century however.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

My family traces their ancestry back to Niall of the Nine Hostages, high king of Ireland from about 379 to 405 A.D also a few other kingships be do we do not want to talk too much about. Not until we get our hands on some property deeds with good lands, lakes and fine free-flowing rivers

[@BudDylan]

About 1 in 4 people in North of Ireland are also decended from him . You might be waiting on that castle etc .