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Comhairle Chlanna na hÉireann
The Council of Irish Clans

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Shanahan

Ó Seanacháin

Descendant of Seanachán, an ancient personal name derived from Sean 'old'.

Ancient Territory: The territory held by the Shanahan Clan lay between Bodyke and Feakle in County Clare, where the name still survives.

Contact: David Shanahan

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O'Sullivan of Munster

Ó Súilleabháin Mór 

Of the Eóganachta, eighth from Fínghin, king of Munster ca. 600 AD, was Eochaid, who assumed the nickname, Súilleabháin, meaning ‘dark-eyed' or 'one-eyed', whence come the Ó Súilleabháin, Princes of Munster. Of the septs, the Ó Súilleabháin Mór were most senior.

Ancient Territory: With the loss of their ancient lands at Knockgraffon in the Norman era, the Ó Súilleabháin retreated to Desmond. For a long while the seat of the Ó Súilleabháin Mór was Dunkerron castle in southern Kerry.

Clan Chieftain: Conchobhar Ó Súilleabháin.

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