Clandeboye
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Clandeboye is in modern times an area of Bangor
, County Down
, Northern Ireland
. It is named after the Clandeboye family, a branch of the O'Neill dynasty
. They settled in the 1330s after the death of the Earl of Ulster
in what is now south Antrim
and north Down
, giving their name to the territory. The spelling of the name has varied over the years, and had been written variously as Clandeboye, Claneboye, Clandyboy, Clannaboy, and Clanaboy.
Clandeboye still exists in the title of living hereditary Irish princes. The current Prince of Clandeboye is Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill
, styled O'Neill of Clanaboy among the Gaelic nobility of Ireland.
Clandeboye has also been adopted as the name of an electoral ward of North Down Borough Council
.
Bangor, County Down
Bangor is a large town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside resort on the southern side of Belfast Lough and within the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Bangor Marina is one of the largest in Ireland, and holds Blue Flag status...
, County Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
. It is named after the Clandeboye family, a branch of the O'Neill dynasty
O'Neill dynasty
The O'Neill dynasty is a group of families that have held prominent positions and titles throughout European history. The O'Neills take their name from Niall Glúndub, an early 10th century High King of Ireland from the Cenél nEógain...
. They settled in the 1330s after the death of the Earl of Ulster
William Donn de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster
William de Burgh, 3rd Earl of Ulster and 4th Baron of Connaught , was a noble in the Peerage of Ireland.-Background:...
in what is now south Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
and north Down
County Down
-Cities:*Belfast *Newry -Large towns:*Dundonald*Newtownards*Bangor-Medium towns:...
, giving their name to the territory. The spelling of the name has varied over the years, and had been written variously as Clandeboye, Claneboye, Clandyboy, Clannaboy, and Clanaboy.
Clandeboye still exists in the title of living hereditary Irish princes. The current Prince of Clandeboye is Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill
Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill
Hugo Ricciardi O'Neill is the current head of the O'Neill dynasty of Clanaboy, whose family has been in Portugal since the 18th century.-Recognition:...
, styled O'Neill of Clanaboy among the Gaelic nobility of Ireland.
Clandeboye has also been adopted as the name of an electoral ward of North Down Borough Council
North Down Borough Council
North Down Borough Council is a Local Council in County Down in Northern Ireland with an overall population of around 80,000. Its main town is Bangor, 20 km east of Belfast with a population of approximately 55,000. The Council is headquartered in Bangor. Its secondary centre is the former Urban...
.
Modern
- Phelim (Felix) O'NeillPhelim (Felix) O'NeillFéilim Ó Néill , was the head of the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty, and Chief of this Catholic Lineage.-Lineage:...
- Conn (Constantine) O'NeillConn (Constantine) O'NeillConn Ó Néill , was the titular head of the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty.-Life:...
- João O'Neill
- Carlos O'NeillCarlos O'NeillCarlos O'Neill , was the titular head of the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty, whose family has been in Portugal since the 18th century.-Life:...
- José Maria O'NeillJosé Maria O'NeillJosé Maria O'Neill , was the titular head of the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty, whose family has been in Portugal since the 18th century.-Life:...
- José Carlos O'NeillJosé Carlos O'NeillJosé Carlos O'Neill , was the titular head of the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty, whose family has been in Portugal since the 18th century.-Life:...
- Jorge Torlades O'Neill I
- Jorge Torlades O'Neill II
- Hugo José Jorge O'Neill
- Jorge Maria O'NeillJorge Maria O'NeillJorge Maria O'Neill was the head of one of the Irish Royal Families, the Clanaboy O'Neill dynasty, which has resided in Portugal since the 18th century.-Recognition:...
- Hugo Ricciardi O'NeillHugo Ricciardi O'NeillHugo Ricciardi O'Neill is the current head of the O'Neill dynasty of Clanaboy, whose family has been in Portugal since the 18th century.-Recognition:...
(born 1939)
The Border Chieftains of Ulster
See also
- Baron Dufferin and ClaneboyeBaron Dufferin and ClaneboyeBaron Dufferin and Claneboye, of Ballyleidy and Killyleagh in County Down, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created 31 July 1800 for Dorcas, Lady Blackwood. She was the widow of Sir John Blackwood, 2nd Baronet, Member of the Irish Parliament for Killyleagh and Bangor...
- Clandeboye EstateClandeboye EstateThe Clandeboye Estate is a country estate located in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, outside Belfast. Covering , it contains woodlands, formal and walled gardens, lawns, a lake, and of farmland...
- James Hamilton, 1st Viscount ClaneboyeJames Hamilton, 1st Viscount ClaneboyeJames Hamilton, 1st Viscount Claneboye was a Scot who became owner of large tracts of land in County Down, Ireland, and founded a successful Protestant Scots settlement there several years before the Plantation of Ulster...