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MacQuillans
Clan McQuillan ( ga, Mac Uighilín) is an Irish clan that descends from the north coast of County Antrim in Ulster in the north-east of Ireland. Still a popular name throughout County Antrim, the McQuillans are known mostly for their association with Dunluce Castle and for their battles with the Scottish McDonnell clan. Origin of name The name McQuillan is of disputed origin, with two prevailing theories: *They descend from Hugelin de Mandeville, with McQuillan claiming to be from ''Mac Uighilín'' meaning son of Hugelin. This idea has been challenged with historical sources clearly showing that the McQuillans and de Mandevilles were two different families. *They descend from Fiacha MacUillin, youngest son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. This idea has proved problematic as the full ancient genealogy of the McQuillan was lost in the 1760s by Ephraim MacQuillan. Spelling variations for the name McKellen include: McQuillan, McQuillen, McQuillian, McQuillin, McQuillon, McCailin, McAilin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Aura
The Battle of Aura (Battle of Slieve-na-Aura), was fought in the middle of the sixteenth century between the MacDonnells, led by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, against the McQuillans and O'Neills, in which the MacQuillans and O'Neills were defeated.Wright, pp. 67–69. Translated, Slieve-an-Aura means ''Hill of Battle'' – the modern spelling is Slieveanorra. The 'Traditional' Account Edward McQuillan mounted an attack against the camp of Sorley Boy near Bonamargy on 4 July 1559, however his attack was repulsed with heavy losses, including his brother Roderick McQuillan, his second in charge. The MacQuillans retreated and Sorley Boy pursued them to their camp on the banks of Glenshesk River which he attacked on 5/6 July and both forces suffered heavy losses, including MacQuillan's other brother Charles McQuillan.Patterson 2008, p90 The McQuillans retreated further and set up camp near Slieve-na-Aura. Hugh MacFelim O'Neill, Prince of the O'Neills of Clandeboy, arrived at the camp of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
