Cenél nEógan
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Cenél nEógan (in English, Cenel Eogan)is the name of the "kindred" or descendants of Eógan, son of Niall Noígiallach who founded the kingdom of Tír Eógan in the 5th century. It comprises much of what is now County Tyrone, as well as parts of counties Londonderry, Donegal, Fermanagh, Monaghan and Armagh.
Descendants of Eógan include Hugh O'Neill; Felim O'Neill of Kinard; Owen Roe O'Neill; Patrick O'Neill; Hugh Dubh O'Neill; Hugh McShane O'Neill; Sir William Johnson; Conn O'Neill, 1st Earl of Tyrone;.
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