Darragh Family
History
Áine Ní Dhomhnaill
(580 BCE) The matriarch of the Dhomhnaill family, Áine was a leader in her clan. Her name signifies her connection to the divine and the land (Áine is a goddess in Inish mythology associated with sovereignty and summer). Lived during the early Celtic Iron Age in Ireland, a time when clan-based societies were dominant.Dómhnall mac Áine
(c. 540 BCE) Áine’s son, Dómhnall, became the first to adopt a name meaning "world ruler" or "lord of the world." His lineage established the foundation for the Ní Dhomhnaill (descendants of Dómhnall) name.Fiacha Ó Dhomhnaill
(c. 300 BCE) By this time, surnames based on parentage began emerging. Ó denotes "descendant of." Fiacha was a tribal leader who expanded the family's influence. Fiacha’s time saw early conflicts between tribes, and his name carried the family into more prominent roles.Liadán Ní Dhomhnaill
(c. 100 BCE) A rare female head of the family, Liadán maintained the family name during a tumultuous period marked by Roman expansion in nearby Britain. The Ní Dhomhnaill name remained intact, with no significant linguistic shifts yet.Ciarán Ó Dhomhnaill
c. 200 CE As Ireland saw the rise of early monasticism, Ciarán led the family in adapting to the changing spiritual landscape. The family began preserving oral traditions, setting the stage for their later stewardship of Baile Síoraí na nDraíocht.Máire Ní Dhomhnaill
(c. 600 CE) During the early medieval period, surnames like Ní Dhomhnaill remained largely unchanged. Máire was a custodian of oral traditions and passed them down to her descendants.Eoghan mac Dhomhnaill
Eoghan marked the start of a slight phonetic shift as regional dialects softened the "dh" sound. "Mac" was commonly used to signify "son of." By this time, the family had established themselves as protectors of local lore and traditions.Branán Ó Donnell
The Norman invasion of Ireland (1169 CE) brought cultural shifts. Ó Dhomhnaill evolved into Ó Donnell, reflecting Norman phonetic influence. Branán, a warrior and poet, solidified the family’s role in the protection of Baile Síoraí na nDraíocht.Ruaidhrí Ó Donnell
(c. 1500 CE) By the late medieval period, the name Ó Donnell was widely recognized. Ruaidhrí defended the region during periods of English incursion.Séamus Darragh
(c. 1650 CE) During the Cromwellian conquest, Irish families often anglicized their names to avoid persecution. Ó Donnell shifted to Darragh as a compromise. Séamus adopted the name, emphasizing its Irish meaning ("oak") to symbolize strength and resilience.Niamh Darragh
During the Great Famine, the Darragh family endured hardship but remained pillars of the community. Niamh continued the oral tradition, ensuring the family's history and magic were preserved. ---Cormac Darragh
(Present Day) The latest in the lineage, Cormac embraces both tradition and modernity. As a steward of Baile Síoraí na nDraíocht, he balances his family’s ancient legacy with contemporary responsibilities.
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Founding Date
564
Type
Family
Alternative Names
Ní Dhomhnaill (feminine), Ó Dhomhnaill (masculine), mac Dhomhnaill, Ó Donnell,
Demonym
Darragh
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