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MacDonlevy (dynasty)
Ulaid (Old Irish, ) or Ulaidh (Modern Irish, ) was a Gaelic over-kingdom in north-eastern Ireland during the Middle Ages made up of a confederation of dynastic groups. Alternative names include Ulidia, which is the Latin form of Ulaid, and in Cóiced, Irish for "the Fifth". The king of Ulaid was called the '' rí Ulad'' or ''rí in Chóicid''. Ulaid also refers to a people of early Ireland, and it is from them that the province of Ulster derives its name. Some of the dynasties in the over-kingdom claimed descent from the Ulaid, but others are cited as being of Cruithin descent. In historical documents, the term Ulaid was used to refer to the population group of which the Dál Fiatach was the ruling dynasty. As such, the title ''Rí Ulad'' held two meanings: over-king of Ulaid and king of the Ulaid, as in the Dál Fiatach. The Ulaid feature prominently in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. According to legend, the ancient territory of Ulaid spanned the whole of the modern p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O'Hanlon
O'Hanlon is an Irish surname associated with the Ó hAnluain sept. As with other similar names, the added prefix "O'" means "son of" (Hanlon). Notable people with that surname include: * Ardal O'Hanlon (born 1965), Irish comedian * Evan O'Hanlon (born 1988), Australian Paralympian * Fergal O'Hanlon (1936–1957, Irish Republican Army member * Fran O'Hanlon (born 1948), Lafayette Leopards men's basketball head coach * George O'Hanlon (1912–1989), American actor * John O'Hanlon (chess player) (1876–1960), Irish chess master * John O'Hanlon (Lackaghmore) (1889–1920), Sinn Féin member shot during the Irish War of Independence * John O'Hanlon (politician) (1872–1956), Irish politician and journalist * John O'Hanlon (writer) (1821–1905), Irish priest and writer * Killian O'Hanlon (born 1993), Gaelic footballer * Michael E. O'Hanlon (born 1961), American policy consultant * Michael F. O'Hanlon (1890–1967), Irish politician * Paddy O'Hanlon (1944–2009), Irish politician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
