Mac Aodhagáin ( English: ''Egan'' or ''Keegan''), is an Irish Gaelic clan of Brehons who were hereditary lawyers - firstly to the Ó Conchobhair

Kings of Connacht The Kings of Connacht were rulers of the ''cóiced'' (variously translated as portion, fifth, province) of Connacht, which lies west of the River Shannon, Ireland. However, the name only became applied to it in the early medieval era, being name ...

, and later to the Burkes of Clanricarde. The earliest surviving Irish law manuscript, '' In Senchas Már'', was written prior to 1350 at a school (patronised by the Mac Aodhagáin) at

Duniry Duniry is a small village between Tynagh and Abbey, in County Galway, Ireland. Nearby is the townland of Limehill, the south of which has a bog. Duniry's most noted landmark was Egan's castle, now derelict; it flourished from 1450 to 1600 an ...

, near Loughrea. Other branches of the clann maintained schools at Park, outside

Tuam Tuam ( ; ga, Tuaim , meaning 'mound' or 'burial-place') is a town in Ireland and the second-largest settlement in County Galway. It is west of the midlands of Ireland, about north of Galway city. Humans have lived in the area since the Bronz ...

, and at

Ballymacegan Ballymacegan (''Baile Mhic Aogáin'' in Irish) is a townland in the historical Barony of Ormond Lower, County Tipperary, Ireland. It is located in the civil parish of Lorrha in the north of the county and includes an area of callows alongside th ...

in Co. Tipperary.ClanEgan.org - Mac Aodhagain - MacEgan
/ref> The work known as Leabhar Breac was produced by one of their students, while Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh may have studied at Ballymacegan under Flann Mac Aodhagáin up to the year 1643.

Naming conventions

The surname has been Anglicised in a variety of ways, including as Mac Egan, Egan, Eagan, Keegan, McKeegan, or Keigan, McKiegan, and McKagan.

Annalistic references

* ''AC1225.30 Tadc O Finnachta, an officer of Aed son of Ruaidri Conchobairwas killed by Mac Aedacan's men on a plundering raid in this same war. * ''AC1273.4 Jordan d'Exeter raided the Corann, and a few of the Connacht princes came up with his party; but they were incited to an unwise move by an evil(?) man, so that Domnall son of Donnchad son of Magnus Conchobairand Magnus son of Art and Oirechtach Mac Aedacain and Aed O Birn and many others were killed. * ''M1474.21 Gilla-Finn Mac Egan, Ollav to O'Conor Faly ... died.''

Gilla Fionn Mac Aodhagáin Gilla may refer to: People Irish masculine given name * ( fl. 1072) * (died 1084) * (died 1143) * (died 1153) * (died 1172) * (died 1204) * (died 1224) * (died 1301) * (died 1405), Irish musician * (died 1442), Lord of Iar Connacht a ...

, Ollamh

Ó Conchubhair Failghe Ó, ó ( o-acute) is a letter in the Czech, Emilian-Romagnol, Faroese, Hungarian, Icelandic, Kashubian, Polish, Slovak, and Sorbian languages. This letter also appears in the Afrikaans, Catalan, Dutch, Irish, Nynorsk, Bokmål, Occitan, Port ...

* ''M1486.29 Teige Mac Egan, Ollav of Annaly, was slain in an abominable manner by the descendants of Irial O'Farrell.''

Teige Mac Aodhagáin Teige is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Karel Teige (1900–1951), Czech graphic artist, photographer, and typographer * Lisa Teige Lisa Teige (born 19 January 1998)Sean mac Conchubhair Mac Aodhagáin Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Irish English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name ''Yohanan'' (), Seán (anglicized as ''Shaun/Shawn/ Shon'') and Séan (Ulster variant; angliciz ...

* ''M1529.8 Cosnamhach, the son of Farrell, son of Donough Duv Mac Egan, the most distinguished adept in the Fenechas, poetry, and lay Brehonship, in all the Irish territories, died, and was interred at Elphin.'' An Cosnamhach Mac Aodhagáin * ''M1529.9 Mac Egan of Ormond (Donnell, the son of Hugh, son of Donnell), head of the learned of Leath-Mhogha in Feneachus and poetry, died.'' Domhnall mac Aedh Mac Aodhagáin

Family trees from ''Geinealaigh Clainne Aodhagáin'', below

Muirchertach Mac Aodhagáin , , _______________________________________________ , , , , , , Saérbrethach Donnchad Mór Mael Ísu , , , , , , Mac Aodhagáin Mac Aodhagáin of Connacht, Magnus of Munster Westmeath and Leinster , , Aed , , Domnall , , Aed Gilla Ísa

Mac Aodhagáin of Munster

Muirchertach Mac Aodhagáin , , _______________________________________________ , , , , , , Saérbrethach Donnchad Mór Mael Ísu , , _____________________________________________________________ , , , , , , Gilla na Naem Fland Fingin , , , , __________________ , , , , Saérbrethach Fingin , , , , Saérbrethach Dond Sléibhe , , , , Mael Isu Ruadh, Saerdalach , , d. 1317. Fland Gilla na Naem , , , , _________________________ Tomás , , , , , , , , Conchobar Cairbre Fiachra Tomás Aimréid , , , _______________________________________________________________________ , , , , , Conchobar , , , , , Gilla na Naem, d. 1399. Aed, d. 1359. Tadcc Donall, d. 1413. , , , Cairbre , ______________________________________________ , , , , , Conchobar , , , , , Gilla na Naem, d. 1443. Aed Domnall Donnchad _____________, _____________________________ , , , , , _________________, ______________________, ________________ , , , , , , , , , , Sean Tadcc Baethgalach , , , , , , , , , Gilla na Naem Cairbre Aed Fergal Conchobar Muirchertach Eogan , , _________ , , , , , , , , , ___________________________, _______________________ , , Domnall Donnchad Domnall, d. 1529. , , , , , Domnall Tacc, , & William , , , , , , Aed Clerech, , Brian An Cosnamach Conchobar Muircheartach Gilla na Naem , William. An Cosnamaid , , __________, , , , Cairbre , , , Cairbre Baethgalach , _____________________________________ , , , , , , , , William Flann Donnchad Cairbre Óge , d. 1643 d. 1602 d. 1601 , Seán, fl. 1644.

Mac Aodhagáin of Lower Connacht

Mac Aodhagáin of Cineil Fiachrach and Offaly

Mac Aodhagáin Ollamhs of Connacht

Muirchertach Mac Aodhagáin , , _______________________________________________ , , , , , , Saérbrethach Donnchad Mór Mael Ísu , , , , , , Mac Aodhagáin , Magnus of Munster , , ________________________, ______________ , , , , , , Baethgalach Diarmait Donnchad Claen (see Lower Connacht) , , _________________________________________________________________________________ , , , , Sairbrethach In Cosnamaid , , , , Mael Isa Dond, d. 1330. Crimthann , , _______________________, ________________________________________________________________ , , , , , , , Aed , , , , , , Sairbrethach Caech, d. 1354. Roiberd Muirchertach Buidhe Sean Donnchad Tomas Tuathach , , , , _________________________ , , ____________________ , , Eogan , , , , , , Solam Saerdalach Tomaltach Carrach Baethgalach , , , , ___________________, , , , , Eogan , , , , , Donnchad Dub Rioberd , , , , Eogan , , , ________________________________ , , , , , , , , , , , , Brian, d. 1473. Sean Toinn Buidhe , , , , , , , , , , , , Aed, Roiberd Solam Buidhe , , Magnus. , , ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Brian Carrach Fergal Aed Saerdalach Eogan Gilla na Naem Domnall Clerech Tadcc Diarmait Buidhe , , , , , , , , , , , Sean, Conchobar, Uilliam, Tadcc, , Uilliam, Saerdalach, Tadcc, Sean. , Saerdalach, Muirchertach C., Mael-Ruin, , Cormac G., An Cosnamaid, d. 1529. Donnchad, , Conchobar. Cairbre. , na-Tet , an brathair , ____________________________________________________________________________ , , , , Airechtach Mael Isu , , , , ____________________ Gilla na Naem, d. 1447. , , , , , , ________________________________________________________________ Saerbrethach An Cosnamaid Caech , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Tadcc, d.1487. An Cosnmaid Baethgalach Gilla na Naem Oc Fergal Conchobar, Caibre, & Aed. William, & Tadcc.

Mac Aodhagáin of Breifine and Teathba

Mac Aodhagáin of Clanricarde

List of people

Egan

Boetius Egan (archbishop of Tuam) Boetius Egan ( ga, Baothnalach Mac Aodhagáin; 1734–1798) was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam in County Galway, Ireland. Egan was born near Tuam, Ireland, to a family owning large estates in the County Galway. His family was reduced in ...

(1734–1798), Roman Catholic prelate *

Boetius Egan (bishop of Elphin) Boetius Egan ( ga, Baothnalach Mac Aodhagáin; died 1650) was an Irish clergyman who served as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Elphin from 1625 to 1650. A Franciscan friar, Egan was appointed the bishop of the Diocese of Elphin by the Holy See o ...

(died 1650), Roman Catholic prelate * Chandler Egan, golfer * Chris Egan (disambiguation), several people *

Daniel Egan Daniel Egan ( – 16 October 1870) was an Australian politician who served as Mayor of Sydney in 1853. He was also a member of the New South Wales Parliament. Egan was born in Windsor, New South Wales and was a foreman at the Government Docky ...

, former mayor of Sydney, Australia *

Dennis Egan Dennis William Egan (March 3, 1947 – June 28, 2022) was an American politician who was a member of the Alaska Senate representing Juneau from April 19, 2009, until January 15, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as t ...

(born 1947), Alaska politician * Eddie Eagan (1897–1967), only athlete to win gold medals in both Summer (boxing) and Winter (4-man bobsled) Olympics * Eddie Egan (1930–1995), New York police detective depicted in ''The French Connection'' * Edward Egan, Roman Catholic Cardinal * Felim Egan, painter *

George W. Egan George W. Egan was a colorful and controversial political figure. He was an attorney from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. George Egan threatened the attempt by Robert S. Vessey to receive the Republican nomination for Governor of South Dakota The ...

, South Dakota politician * Gerard Egan, psychologist *

Greg Egan Greg Egan (born 20 August 1961) is an Australian science fiction writer and amateur mathematician, best known for his works of hard science fiction. Egan has won multiple awards including the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the Hugo Award, ...

, science fiction author *

James Egan (disambiguation) James Egan may refer to: * James Egan (artist) (1929–2017), Australian artist * James Egan (engraver) (1799–1842), Irish engraver * James J. Egan (1839–1914), Irish-American architect * James Egan Moulton James Egan Moulton (4 January 184 ...

, several people called James or Jim *

Jane Egan Jane Egan is a British paratriathlete. She competes using a handcycle and a racing wheelchair. She was 2010, 2011 and 2013 World Champion and 2010, 2011 and 2012 and 2013 European Champion in her classification. Early life Egan was born on 25 ...

, athlete, lawyer * Jennifer Egan, author *

Joe Egan (disambiguation) Joe or Joseph Egan may refer to: * Joe Egan (boxing), Irish boxer *Joe Egan (musician) (born 1946), Scottish musician *Joe Egan (Paralympian) (born 1953), Australian Paralympian *Joe Egan (rugby league) (1919–2012), English rugby league footballer ...

, several people *

John Egan (disambiguation) John Egan may refer to: Sports *John Egan (basketball), basketball player who participated on Loyola University Chicago's 1963 championship team *John Egan (Dublin GAA) (1951–2007), former Dublin GAA County Chairman *John Egan (footballer, born 1 ...

, several people *

Kenny Egan Kenneth "Kenny" Egan (born 7 January 1982) is an Irish politician and boxer from Clondalkin, Dublin best known for winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the 2008 Olympics. He won ...

, boxer * Johnny Egan (basketball), basketball player and coach *

Joseph F. Egan Joseph F. Egan (c. 1917 – March 22, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He was born about 1917 in Schenectady, New York, the son of Joseph O. Egan and Nora Mulcare Egan. There he attended the public schools and St. Co ...

(c.1917–1964), New York politician *

Joseph V. Egan Joseph V. Egan (born February 27, 1938) is an American Democratic Party politician, who represents the 17th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he has served since 2002. Egan has served in the General Assembly as th ...

, New Jersey politician * Kian Egan, singer, part of the band Westlife * Kieran Egan (educationist), English educator *

Kieran Egan (politician) Kieran P. Egan (26 May 1916 – 25 March 1976) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He was elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Laois–Offaly constituency at the 1956 by-election caused by the death of Will ...

, Irish politician *

Mark Egan Mark Egan (born January 14, 1951 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States) is an American jazz bassist and trumpeter known for his membership in the Pat Metheny Group and the Gil Evans Orchestra. He is co-founder of the jazz fusion band, Elem ...

, jazz musician *

Matthew Egan Matthew Egan (born 10 July 1983) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He served as interim senior coach at the Essendon Football Club after the resignation ...

, Australian Rules footballer * Maureen Egan, American writer and director of music videos and films * Maurice Francis Egan, American writer and diplomat * Michael Egan (disambiguation), several people * Philip Egan (born 1955), Bishop of Portsmouth * Pierce Egan, journalist *

Richard Egan (disambiguation) Richard Egan may refer to: * Richard Egan (actor) (1921–1987), American film actor *Richard Egan (businessman) (1936–2009), American businessman, co-founder of EMC Corporation, one-time Ambassador to Ireland *Richard Egan (solicitor), British d ...

, several people * Roma Egan, ballet dancer * Sam Egan, journalist and producer * Seamus Egan, musician * Sean Egan, computer software developer *

Susan Egan Susan Farrell Egan (born February 18, 1970) is an American actress, singer and dancer, known for her work on the Broadway stage. She is best known for originating the role of Belle in the Broadway musical adaptation of '' Beauty and the Beast'' ...

, American actress * Ted Egan, Australian folk musician and Administrator of the Northern Territory * Thomas Egan (disambiguation), several people * Timothy Egan, writer *

Walter Egan Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 1 ...

(born 1948), American musician * Walter Egan (golfer), golfer * William Egan (disambiguation), several people

Keegan

Andrew Keegan Andrew Keegan (born January 29, 1979) is an American actor best known for his roles in television shows including '' Trinkets'', ''Moesha'', '' Party of Five'' and '' 7th Heaven'' and in films such as ''10 Things I Hate about You'' (1999), '' Th ...

(born 1979), American actor *

Betty Ann Keegan Betty Ann (née Southwick) Keegan (January 23, 1920 – April 16, 1974) was an American politician. Born in Springfield, Illinois, she received her bachelor's degree from Rockford College and did graduate work from University of Wisconsin. She was ...

(1920–1974), American politician * Bob Keegan (1920–2001), American baseballer *

Chad Keegan Chad Blake Keegan (born 30 July 1979) is a South African cricket Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two ba ...

(born 1979), South African cricketer * Claire Keegan (born 1968), Irish writer * Colm Keegan, (born 1989), Singer in

Celtic Thunder Celtic Thunder is an Irish singing group and stage show known for its eclectic, theatrical style show. The group is backed by the Celtic Thunder Band on their concert tours, and their live shows are known for the use of dramatic set pieces (of ...

Ged Keegan Gerard "Ged" Keegan (born 3 October 1955 in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English former footballer who played as a right-back. He joined Manchester City as a trainee in 1973 and made his debut in March 1975 in a 2–1 defeat agai ...

(born 1955), English footballer * Jake Keegan (born 1991), American soccer player * Jimmy Keegan (born 1969), American musician * Sir

John Keegan Sir John Desmond Patrick Keegan (15 May 1934 – 2 August 2012) was an English military historian, lecturer, author and journalist. He wrote many published works on the nature of combat between prehistory and the 21st century, covering land, ...

(1934–2012), English military historian and author *

John C. Keegan John Charles Keegan is a retired judge of the Justice Court in Maricopa County, Arizona. He was Mayor of Peoria, Arizona from June 1997 to January 2007. Keegan served as a commissioned officer in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy and held elec ...

(born 1952), American judge, retired military officer, and Arizona politician * Kevin Keegan (born 1951), English football manager and former player * Lisa Graham Keegan, American education reform advocate, Arizona politician and political activist *

Marina Keegan Marina Evelyn Keegan (October 25, 1989 – May 26, 2012) was an American author, playwright, and journalist. She is best known for her essay "The Opposite of Loneliness," which went viral and was viewed over 1.4 million times in ninety-eight count ...

(1989–2012), American author * Michelle Keegan (born 1987), British actress * Paul Keegan (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Paul Keegan (born 1972), Irish footballer ** Paul Keegan (born 1984), Irish footballer * Rose Keegan (born 1965), British actress *

Rupert Keegan Rupert Keegan (born 26 February 1955) is a former racing driver from England. He participated in 37 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 8 May 1977. He scored no championship points. Keegan won the 1976 British Formula 3 Cham ...

(born 1955), English racing driver * Scarlett Keegan (born 1984), American model and actress *

Victor Keegan __NOTOC__ Victor Keegan (born 1940) is a British journalist and author focusing on economics and technology issues. Born in London, he attended Wimbledon College and Brasenose College, Oxford. After which, he spent most of his working life at ''T ...

(born 1940), British journalist and author focusing on economics and technology issues

References

* ''Geinealaigh Clainne Aodhagáin A.D. 1400-1500 Ollamhain I Bhféineachus Is I Bhfilidheacht'', Caitilín Ní Maol Chróin ( Kathleen Mulchrone),''Measgra i gcuimhne Mhichíl Uí Chléirigh. Miscellany of historical and linguistic studies in honour of Brother Michael Ó Cléirigh, chief of the Four Masters, 1643-1943'', ed. by Father Sylvester O'Brien, Assisi Press, Dublin, 1944, pp. 132–139.

External links

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