Dna testing reveals the true ancestry of a scottish clan. Black, dark royal blue and forest green scottish plaid. Clan macneil the history, the people, clan macneil. The early history of clan macneil is obscure, however despite this the clan. Oct 25, 2015 according to oral history, the mac neil clan from the hebridean island of barra scotland claimed to be descended from irelands greatest king, king niall of the nine hostages. A place for macneils and those interested in clan macneil to meet and share information and history. Clan is open source software and can be freely downloaded. The winner in the 2014 never say never contest must definitely be clan macneil of barra, a fine group of skillful seagoing warriors who understood themselves to be descendants of the great irish legend niall of the nine hostages through an 11th century irish invading prince. During the time of torquil, there are records of separate clans on barra and gigha. Another 361 words 26 lines of text covering the years 1590, 1730, 70, 80, 1526, 1562, 1640, 1631, 1640, 1612, 16 and 1686 are included under the topic early macneil history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products. Niall established himself on barra in 1049 and is considered the first chief of the clan macneil. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Aug 22, 2015 clan chief roderick wilson macneil of barra, the macneil of barra, chief of clan maill and 27 of barra. Clans of scotland pure new wool scottish tartan scarf anderson.
After the war, the highland clans were outlawed and most clan members moved to other countries. In the early seventeenth century, for political reasons, there was mass emmigration from scotland to ulster and it seems likely that the mcneills arrived there as part of that. Dna rewrites macneil history news and events 5 comments. This was about 38% of all the recorded macneil s in canada. The clan child language analysis program is a crossplatform program designed by brian macwhinney and written by leonid spektor for the purpose of creating and analyzing transcripts in the child language exchange system database. Familytreedna welcome to the macneil surname ydna project.
The most macneil families were found in the usa in 1920. Kisimul castle was commenced in around 1039 ad, but abandoned to. During the 1715 uprising, the 38th chief, roderick dhu, led the macneil clan into battle on the side of the jacobites. Clan macneil association of america cmaa we celebrate our proud scottish heritage through friendly association, the promotion of traditions and culture, and the sharing of information. Archaeological evidence has revealed that there has been human occupation on the island since at least the bronze age. The story behind clan macneil who descended from the. His son, ian roderick macneil the 46th of the clan macneil if you start with niall of the nine hostages is a distinguished lawyer and has continued that task. The mcneil family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland. Planning to attend the next barra clan gathering in 2018 as you may already know our clan chief, rory macneil of barra provides an invitation to all clan families to come to the island of barra for a clan gathering every second year. Clan macneil, also known in scotland as clan niall, is a. The worldwide gathering of clan macneil in barra 2016 clan.
Membership levels the history, the people, clan macneil. The clan macneil association of america inc quick facts. In 1880 there were 9 macneil families living in michigan. The islands have had a long history of settlement, first by the people of dalriada and then by the norse vikings, this history is evident in the results obtained by participants. For genealogy within the most recent fifteen generations, str markers help define paternal lineages. We dont have one participant from barra that matches the oneills of ireland. And of all the clans in the hebrides there can be few whose fate has been. A clan is defined as a social group whose core comprises a number of families derived from a common ancestor. Ribbon with the tartan for clan macneil and its septs, including macguckin and niall. Membership is open to any person, or a spouse of any person, named or descended from a person named macneil in any of its forms or spellings, or with any sept names of clan macneil. Early history of the macneil family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our macneil research. Pictured right is the macneil of barra, rory macneil so ian roderick so.
If you look at the history of the clan macneils we are probably of norse descent we have legends and myths that have been passed through generations, but mother nature knows who we are. Macneil clan crest, motto, family history, clan macneil gifts. This torquil line founded the branch clan of gigha, taynish and colonsay. In 1911 there were 18 macneil families living in prince edward island. Macneil clan shocked as dna checks force rewrite of history. There is a highland saying that in the long genealogy of the macneils, the biblical noah is not to be found. Clan neill derive their descent through fortyfive generations from niall of the nine hostages, high king of ireland. The name neill comes from the scottish clan macneil of barra. Find out everything you need to know about scottish clans. The ageold hebrides islands and the west coast of scotland are the ancestral home of the macneill family.
Descent is claimed from niall of the nine hostages, who lived around 400 ad and was founder of the irish oneill, kings of tara and ireland. Ydna str markers change mutate often enough that most men who share the same str results also share a recent paternal lineage. This was about 64% of all the recorded macneil s in the usa. The early history of clan macneil is obscure, however despite this the clan claims to descend from the legendary niall of the nine hostages. Scots style clan macneil tartan plaid school lunch containers bag pail pack accessories tote ice cooler insulated reusable box hot food bento warmer prep set kit decorations. Unique or rare clan badges are custom made at the same price. I thank them for their ongoing support for the clan association. The macneil family, being very small and of questionable heritage, gained legitimacy and protection. Clan macneil claim descent from niall, a descendant of aodh oneil, twentieth in descent from niall of the nine hostages the famous founder of the uneill dynasty of high kings of ireland. But you can send us an email and well get back to you, asap. The macneil family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1841 and 1920.
The clan is particularly associated with the outer hebridean island of barra, the early history of clan macneil is obscure, however d espi te thi s the clan claims to. As with the majority of the ships of the clan line, she was named after a scottish clan, in this case clan macneil. Niall of the nine hostages, whose dynasty was ruling ireland between the 5th and 10th centuries, got his attribute because he used to take hostages as a. The clan itself takes its name from a niall who lived in the th or early 14th century. In a romantic turnaround, a later clan chief, robert lister macneil, came back from america to barra in 1937 and purchased the castle and subsequently devoted his life to restoring it. The name neill comes from the scottish clan macneil of barra we are the oldest scottish clan, and can trace our ancestry back to niall of the nine hostages in ireland in 379 a. Macgugan, macneil, macneilage, macneiledge, macnelly, neal, neil, neill tartans related to this clan. Michigan had the highest population of macneil families in 1880. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the organization shall recognize the forms, spellings and sept names with the. Then you can test your knowledge in our scottish history quiz. Lambswool scottish clan scarf macneil of barra modern tartan. However, according to a 1962 decree by the lord lyon, the chiefs of macneill of barra are chiefs of the whole name of macneil by scots law. The next gathering will be held in august 2018 and our kindred association in america have arranged a.
Clan macneil dna ancestry update members and their families who have renewed their membership during the last 6 months the following people have renewed their membership as it became due. Our vision as clan macneil global alliance cmga is to assist in. This was about 64% of all the recorded macneils in the usa. He also administers coadministers three macneil related facebook groups. This site features the clan crest, tartan and history of the. Clan macneil tartan scottish last name scotland flag tank top. Kisimul castle, built on an island in castlebay, barra is the seat of the current clan chief, rory macneil, and was restored from a ruinous state by his us born grandfather in the early 20th century. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. After the second rebellion, redcoats landed on barra in their search for charles edward stuart. We are the oldest scottish clan, and can trace our ancestry back to niall of the nine hostages in ireland in 379 a. This project began in september 2004 and testing is now available.
Buy lambswool scottish clan scarf macneil of barra modern tartan. The clan macneil based in isle of barra, western isles. Clan macne il, also known in scotland as c lan niall, is a highland sco ttish clan of possibly irish origin. So far i have traced our family ancestors back to county antrim to the early 1800s in what is now northern ireland. Origin of clan macneil crest of clansfolk of clan macneil the clan macneil of barra is said to be one of the oldest and proudest in scotland, with a history, recorded and legendary, that is incredibly fantastic. Neil macneill, fifth of barra, was described as a prince at a council of isles in 1252. Each scottish clan typically has a number of septs, each with its own surname. The dates for the 2018 worldwide gathering of the clan macneil are. See more ideas about scotland, scottish clans and barra scotland. The clan itself takes its name from a niall who lived in the th or early 14th century, and who.
Welcome to the macneil surname ydna project ydna classic chart. The clan macneil association of america inc guidestar. Information on the clan macneil and the clan macneil gathering next macneil gathering on the isle of barra is 36 august 2018. Macneil of barra the first niall came to barra around 1049 and is considered to be the first chief of the clan. Neil macneil was the fifth chief and was described as a prince at the council of the isles held in 1252. Septs have rights to wear clan tartans although they often have tartans of their. Our research extends from the roots of the clan to the presentday life of the macneils of the isle of barra and the mcneills of the inner hebrides. For centuries the macneil clan based on the hebridean island of barra have proudly claimed to be descendants of irelands greatest king. As with the majority of the ships of the clan line, she was named after a scottish clan, in this case clan macneil clan macneil collided with the belgian cargo ship ts princess marie jose on 8 august 1937 in the. Clan macneil, also known in scotland as clan niall, is a highland scottish clan, particularly associated with the outer hebridean island of barra.
Clan macneil, also known in scotland as clan niall, is a highland scottish clan, particularly associated with the outer hebridean island of barra, probably of irish origin from the ua neill, the early history of clan macneil is obscure, however despite this the clan claims to descend from the legendary irish king niall of the nine hostages. The ss clan macneil was a british cargo steamer of the clan line. All known clan badges are produced in sterling silver. Clan macneil tartan dark blue and green plaid otterbox symmetry iphone 11 case. He was still chief after the battle of largs in 1263 which ended the domination of the western isles by the vikings from norway. Clan chief roderick wilson macneil of barra, the macneil of barra, chief of clan maill and 27 of barra. While clan members may wear the badge, the crest and motto within it are the heraldic property of the chief alone. See more ideas about celtic pride, scotland and outer hebrides. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3.
Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd featured image all images latest this just in flickr commons occupy wall street flickr cover art usgs maps. The gaelic form mac neill translates as son of neil early origins of the macneill family. The first niall came to barra around 1049 and is considered to be the first chief of the clan. The maneils fought everybody and everything, their neighbour clans, the vikings, the kings of scotland, the english, and the north. Niall, 21st in line of descent is claimed to have come to barra in 1049 and founded clan niall in scotland. Macneil can have a number of different meanings and spellings.
During the 1715 uprising, the 38th chief, roderick dhu, led the macneil clan into battle on. Clan macneil in canada, clan macneil of barra and barras people a genealogical interest page. According to their early genealogies and some sources theyre descended from eogan mac neill and niall of the nine hosta ges. The surname macneill was first found in on the islands of barra, gigha, colonsay, and oronsay. In the jacobite uprisings in 1715 and 1745, the macneils fought for the jacobites, which ended at the battle of culloden. Shop clans of scotland pure new wool scottish tartan scarf anderson one size. Clan macneil associations throughout the world have contributed and supported those with our clan lineage and history through dna projects, scholarships, highland games, social media sites and publications. Plus, check out our beginners guide to scottish history by author allan burnett. Vince is an educator in halifax, nova scotia, a student of gaelic and currently serves as clan macneils genealogist and newsletter editor. The chief lives in kisimul castle on the island of barra in the outer hebrides.
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