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- Professor Dáithí Ó hÓgáin seems to indicate that Niall was probably a descendant of the Gaulish seafaring tribe of the Veneti, who originated in south-east Armorica (modern Brittany, France).
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A second, and probably less reliable, story is that Niall took a hostage from each of Ireland's five ancient provinces (Connaught, Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Meath) and also captured a Briton, a Gaul, a Saxon and a Scot.
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Niall Noígíallach (pronounced [ˈn͈ʲiːal͈ n͈oiˈɣʲiːal͈əx]; Old Irish "having nine hostages"), or Niall of the Nine Hostages, was a legendary, semi-historical Irish king who was the ancestor of the Uí Néill dynasties that dominated Ireland from the 6th to the 10th centuries.
Apr 14, 2023 · Some accounts even suggest that Niall and his forces reach as far as Gaul (modern-day France) and Spain, where they encounter the Visigoths and other powerful tribes. One of the most famous legends associated with Niall’s foreign exploits is his encounter with a young captive named Succat, who would later become Saint Patrick, the patron ...
Niall of the Nine Hostages, a distinguished warrior, reigned over Ireland, according to the Four Masters, from 379 to 405. He carried his victorious arms into different parts of Ireland, Britain, and Gaul, and derived his name “Naoighiallach,” from the hostages held captive for the good behaviour of districts he had conquered.
Niall of the Nine Hostages (Irish: Niall Noigíallach) was a High King of Ireland who was active in the early-to-mid 5th century, dying - according to the latest estimates - around 450-455. He is said to have made raids on the coastlines of Britannia and Gaul: according to some hagiographical sources, he is said to have kidnapped Saint Patrick ...
Apr 24, 2014 · Niall was supposed to have lived 500 years before the Battle of Clontarf. Using genetics it is possible to trace Niall’s DNA and measure his legacy in terms of how many descendants he left.
Jul 19, 2024 · He and his sons finally broke up the Fifth (Province) of Ulster, and he has been credited with raids on Britain and possibly Gaul. The most plausible explanation of Niall's epithet ‘Noígiallach’ is derived from the hostages sent by the nine tuatha which originally made up the Airgiallan confederation (vassal tribes of the Uí Néill), a ...
