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MacDonnell of Antrim
The MacDonnells of Antrim (Gaelic: Mac Domhnaill; Ulster-Scots: M'Donnals), also known as the MacDonnells of the Glens, are a branch of the primarily Scottish-based Clan Donald in Ireland. Initially part of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg (Clan Donald South), the MacDonnells of Antrim became their own branch in 1558 when Somhairle Buidhe MacDonnell obtained the lordship of the territory in Ireland from James MacDonald, 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg.
History
Origins
The MacDonnells of Antrim are descended from John Mor MacDonald, chief of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald, through John of Islays second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland.
John Mor MacDonald married Margery Byset, daughter of the Mac Eoin Bissett, Lord of the Glens of Antrim. Although the MacDonnells would a century and a half later claim that her dowry included the lordship itself, this is false because the Mac Eoin Bissetts remained in possession of it into the early or mid 16th century. However following the death in battle, in support of his friends and kinsmen the O'Neills against the O'Donnells, of the last known Mac Eoin Bissett in 1522, the recently arrived MacDonnells appear to have started making their own gains in the region and eventually used the earlier marriage to claim they had rights to the Bissett lordship. The MacDonnells already possessed Dunnyvaig Castle on the Isle of Islay and lands in Kintyre, Scotland.
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DUNLUCE CASTLE; Medieval Castle on Cliffs, Castles in Northern Ireland-Antrim Coast #Causeway Route
One of the must visit locations along the coast of Northern Ireland. Once you see it - you will understand why. Even the drive to it is enchanting. Read more on the castles here - hope you enjoy the video :-) Location - 87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills BT57 8UY, UK The name ‘Dunluce’ translates into ‘fort of the fort’, however, no one knows the meaning of the earlier name ‘Dunliphis’. Dunluce Castle is a medieval castle in Northern Ireland, County Antrim. The castle is surrounded by very steep drops on each side, which is what drew the early Christians and Vikings to this place where an early Irish fort once stood. The Castle is under the care of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. History In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, the 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunl...
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Clan MacDonald Family Tree | Scottish Genealogy
Download the chart (free): https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1835/6621/files/clan-macdonald-family-tree-scotland.png?v=1589555296 CREDITS: Chart: Matt Baker Script/Narration: @JackRackam Intro animation: @AlMuqaddimahYT Intro music: "Lord of the Land" by Kevin MacLeod and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution license 4.0. Available from http://incompetech.com
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Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce. The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide: -https://lovetovisitireland.com/the-ultimate-ireland-travel-guide/ It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route. The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century. The castle in the last decade of the 19th century Later Dunluce C...
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Whiterocks & Dunluce Castle Causeway Coast Co. Antrim Northern Ireland.
Whiterocks Cliffs & Dunluce Castle Medieval Irish Castle on the Antrim Coast. Situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route, Whiterocks Coastal Park enjoys a stunning natural location, with limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. The soft, sedimentary rocks of Whiterocks have been carved through centuries into a labyrinth of caves and arches. Shelagh’s Head, the Wishing Arch, Elephant Rock and the Lion’s Paw are headlands of distinguishable forms which rise out of the ocean. Under the road, there are cavernous caves, accessible only from the sea, home to seabirds. Dunluce Castle History. In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burg...
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Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim
Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone headland projecting into the sea, approximately 5 km from Ballycastle on the road to Ballintoy. A two-storey castle was built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, brother of Sorley Boy MacDonnell, with a large courtyard with traces of other buildings, probably constructed out of wood. Turning off the main road, into what only can be described as a road wide enough for one vehicle. You are slightly rewarded with glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. As you make your way to the spacious car park, to your left is the path along with public toilets. As you start your walk down you get an overall sense of the site. Looking down from roughly 400ft it's an awe-inspiring view. Take care to make your way down the many,...
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Carra Castle, Cushendun, Antrim, Ireland
Carra Castle is a ruined castle located on the northern tip of Cushendun Beach. This tower house was build on top of a Mesolithic flint site and a Medieval cemetery. The castle was owned by the MacDonnell clan, a powerful Scottish clan based in Antrim. After his defeat on 8th May 1567 at the Battle of Farsetmore near Letterkenny, at the hand of the O'Donnells, Irish King Shane O'Neill retreated to Carra Castle with his prisoner Sorley Boy MacDonnell and threw himself at the mercy of his old enemies. However on 2nd June 1567, after 2 days of feasting and hunting, a row broke out between O'Neill and the MacDonnells. Shane O'Neill was stabbed to death and his head was cut off and sent to Dublin for Queen Elizabeth I. Music: Mick Conlon - http://www.twitter.com/violinmick
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DUNLUCE CASTLE; Medieval Castle on Cliffs, Castles in Northern Ireland-Antrim Coast #Causeway Route
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One of the must visit locations along the coast of Northern Ireland. Once you see it - you will understand why. Even the drive to it is enchanting. Read more on...
One of the must visit locations along the coast of Northern Ireland. Once you see it - you will understand why. Even the drive to it is enchanting. Read more on the castles here - hope you enjoy the video :-)
Location - 87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills BT57 8UY, UK
The name ‘Dunluce’ translates into ‘fort of the fort’, however, no one knows the meaning of the earlier name ‘Dunliphis’.
Dunluce Castle is a medieval castle in Northern Ireland, County Antrim. The castle is surrounded by very steep drops on each side, which is what drew the early Christians and Vikings to this place where an early Irish fort once stood. The Castle is under the care of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
History
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, the 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce. Historical resources first document the castle in 1513 in the hands of the McQuillan family. The McQuillans were the Lords of Route beginning from the 13th century until they lost two major battles against the MacDonnells during the 16th century.
Situated one hundred feet above the ocean, Dunluce Castle was the seat of the chief of Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. In 1584, the Sorley Boy MacDonnell seized the Antrim Glens, swearing allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and consequently his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, a ship from the Spanish Armada, dubbed the Girona, was shipwrecked on the rocks nearby. The ship was taken apart as the cannons were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo was sold and the funds were used to restore and expand the castle.
Although the castle dates back to the 13th century, a soutterain has been discovered in the area that dates back to 1,500 years ago.
This historic castle has been the site of numerous battles, over a one hundred year period it was besieged numerous times. It is also a location of many legends. A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea. According to a widely known legend, when the kitchen collapsed, only a kitchen boy survived the crash, as he was sitting in the only corner of the kitchen that did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and situated next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until sometime in the 18th century that the north wall of the castle building collapsed into the sea.
Another story revolves around Maeve Roe who was locked away by her father in the castle's north-eastern tower for refusing to marry her suitor. However, she managed to escape with her true love and fled to Mermaids Cave where they fled by boat, but they were dashed against the cliffs. Maeve's ghost is said to still sweep her prison tower.
Another legend involves the MacDonnells, who after their expulsion besieged the castle more than once until their forces climbed into the corner towers and hanged the English captain. His ghost is said to haunt a tower.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until 1690. Afterwards, the castle fell into ruin.
In 2011, archaeological excavations conducted in the area discovered the remains of the town of Dunluce, which was destroyed during the Irish uprising of 1641.
The town was built in 1608 by Randall MacDonnell, the first Earl of Antrim. It may have contained the innovative housing in Europe during the early 17th century, which included indoor toilets which had barely been introduced in the rest of Europe at the time, and a complex street network based on a grid system. Visitors to the area can explore the cobbled streets and a Scottish merchants house, a blacksmith's forge, a courthouse and a dungeon. There is also plenty of evidence of wealth and luxury, including coins from the period of Elizabeth I and Charles I.
One of the iconic historical figures linked to the castle is Winston Churchill who once owned the estate and it was passed onto his family.
The castle has actually inspired many literary works over the years, including the orchestral tone poem Dunluce (1921) by Irish composer Norman Hay, and it also thought to be the inspiration behind Cair Paravel in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia (1950–1954). The castle is also the subject of a 1990s song named "Dunluce Castle" written by George Millar and sung by the Irish Rovers.
The Dunluce Castle has also been featured in the HBO hit drama series Game of Thrones, doubling as the stronghold of Pyke on the Iron Islands.
See some stunning photos of the castle - http://www.connollycove.com/dunluce-castle-county-antrim/
Also visit - Bushmills Town, a village on the north coast of County Antrim. It has a famous building there too ;-) Do you know what it is? House of Greyjoy inspiration! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neoDFRpzfFA)
https://wn.com/Dunluce_Castle_Medieval_Castle_On_Cliffs,_Castles_In_Northern_Ireland_Antrim_Coast_Causeway_Route
One of the must visit locations along the coast of Northern Ireland. Once you see it - you will understand why. Even the drive to it is enchanting. Read more on the castles here - hope you enjoy the video :-)
Location - 87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills BT57 8UY, UK
The name ‘Dunluce’ translates into ‘fort of the fort’, however, no one knows the meaning of the earlier name ‘Dunliphis’.
Dunluce Castle is a medieval castle in Northern Ireland, County Antrim. The castle is surrounded by very steep drops on each side, which is what drew the early Christians and Vikings to this place where an early Irish fort once stood. The Castle is under the care of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
History
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, the 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce. Historical resources first document the castle in 1513 in the hands of the McQuillan family. The McQuillans were the Lords of Route beginning from the 13th century until they lost two major battles against the MacDonnells during the 16th century.
Situated one hundred feet above the ocean, Dunluce Castle was the seat of the chief of Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. In 1584, the Sorley Boy MacDonnell seized the Antrim Glens, swearing allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and consequently his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, a ship from the Spanish Armada, dubbed the Girona, was shipwrecked on the rocks nearby. The ship was taken apart as the cannons were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo was sold and the funds were used to restore and expand the castle.
Although the castle dates back to the 13th century, a soutterain has been discovered in the area that dates back to 1,500 years ago.
This historic castle has been the site of numerous battles, over a one hundred year period it was besieged numerous times. It is also a location of many legends. A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea. According to a widely known legend, when the kitchen collapsed, only a kitchen boy survived the crash, as he was sitting in the only corner of the kitchen that did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and situated next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until sometime in the 18th century that the north wall of the castle building collapsed into the sea.
Another story revolves around Maeve Roe who was locked away by her father in the castle's north-eastern tower for refusing to marry her suitor. However, she managed to escape with her true love and fled to Mermaids Cave where they fled by boat, but they were dashed against the cliffs. Maeve's ghost is said to still sweep her prison tower.
Another legend involves the MacDonnells, who after their expulsion besieged the castle more than once until their forces climbed into the corner towers and hanged the English captain. His ghost is said to haunt a tower.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until 1690. Afterwards, the castle fell into ruin.
In 2011, archaeological excavations conducted in the area discovered the remains of the town of Dunluce, which was destroyed during the Irish uprising of 1641.
The town was built in 1608 by Randall MacDonnell, the first Earl of Antrim. It may have contained the innovative housing in Europe during the early 17th century, which included indoor toilets which had barely been introduced in the rest of Europe at the time, and a complex street network based on a grid system. Visitors to the area can explore the cobbled streets and a Scottish merchants house, a blacksmith's forge, a courthouse and a dungeon. There is also plenty of evidence of wealth and luxury, including coins from the period of Elizabeth I and Charles I.
One of the iconic historical figures linked to the castle is Winston Churchill who once owned the estate and it was passed onto his family.
The castle has actually inspired many literary works over the years, including the orchestral tone poem Dunluce (1921) by Irish composer Norman Hay, and it also thought to be the inspiration behind Cair Paravel in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia (1950–1954). The castle is also the subject of a 1990s song named "Dunluce Castle" written by George Millar and sung by the Irish Rovers.
The Dunluce Castle has also been featured in the HBO hit drama series Game of Thrones, doubling as the stronghold of Pyke on the Iron Islands.
See some stunning photos of the castle - http://www.connollycove.com/dunluce-castle-county-antrim/
Also visit - Bushmills Town, a village on the north coast of County Antrim. It has a famous building there too ;-) Do you know what it is? House of Greyjoy inspiration! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neoDFRpzfFA)
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Clan MacDonald Family Tree | Scottish Genealogy
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Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
The Ult...
Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide: -https://lovetovisitireland.com/the-ultimate-ireland-travel-guide/
It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.
The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century.
The castle in the last decade of the 19th century
Later Dunluce Castle became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald l was born through John of Islay's second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, one of his younger brothers. Sorley Boy took the castle, keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Boy swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, the Girona, a galleass from the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in a storm on the rocks nearby. The cannons from the ship were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo sold, the funds being used to restore the castle. MacDonnell's granddaughter Rose was born in the castle in 1613.
A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea, after which the wife of the owner refused to live in the castle any longer. According to a legend, when the kitchen fell into the sea, only a kitchen boy survived, as he was sitting in the corner of the kitchen which did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until some time in the 18th century that the north wall of the residence building collapsed into the sea. The east, west and south walls still stand.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until the impoverishment of the MacDonnells in 1690, following the Battle of the Boyne. Since that time, the castle has deteriorated and parts were scavenged to serve as materials for nearby buildings.
The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide: -https://lovetovisitireland.com/the-ultimate-ireland-travel-guide/
https://wn.com/Visit_Dunluce_Castle,_County_Antrim,_Northern_Ireland
Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide: -https://lovetovisitireland.com/the-ultimate-ireland-travel-guide/
It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.
The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century.
The castle in the last decade of the 19th century
Later Dunluce Castle became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald l was born through John of Islay's second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, one of his younger brothers. Sorley Boy took the castle, keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Boy swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, the Girona, a galleass from the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in a storm on the rocks nearby. The cannons from the ship were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo sold, the funds being used to restore the castle. MacDonnell's granddaughter Rose was born in the castle in 1613.
A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea, after which the wife of the owner refused to live in the castle any longer. According to a legend, when the kitchen fell into the sea, only a kitchen boy survived, as he was sitting in the corner of the kitchen which did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until some time in the 18th century that the north wall of the residence building collapsed into the sea. The east, west and south walls still stand.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until the impoverishment of the MacDonnells in 1690, following the Battle of the Boyne. Since that time, the castle has deteriorated and parts were scavenged to serve as materials for nearby buildings.
The Ultimate Ireland Travel Guide: -https://lovetovisitireland.com/the-ultimate-ireland-travel-guide/
- published: 04 Sep 2020
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Whiterocks & Dunluce Castle Causeway Coast Co. Antrim Northern Ireland.
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Whiterocks Cliffs & Dunluce Castle Medieval Irish Castle on the Antrim Coast. Situated just off th...
Whiterocks Cliffs & Dunluce Castle Medieval Irish Castle on the Antrim Coast. Situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route, Whiterocks Coastal Park enjoys a stunning natural location, with limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. The soft, sedimentary rocks of Whiterocks have been carved through centuries into a labyrinth of caves and arches. Shelagh’s Head, the Wishing Arch, Elephant Rock and the Lion’s Paw are headlands of distinguishable forms which rise out of the ocean. Under the road, there are cavernous caves, accessible only from the sea, home to seabirds. Dunluce Castle History. In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.
The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century.
Later Dunluce Castle became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald l was born through John of Islay's second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, one of his younger brothers. Sorley Boy took the castle, keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Boy swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, the Girona, a galleass from the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in a storm on the rocks nearby. The cannons from the ship were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo sold, the funds being used to restore the castle. MacDonnell's granddaughter Rose was born in the castle in 1613.
A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea, after which the wife of the owner refused to live in the castle any longer. According to a legend, when the kitchen fell into the sea, only a kitchen boy survived, as he was sitting in the corner of the kitchen which did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until some time in the 18th century that the north wall of the residence building collapsed into the sea. The east, west and south walls still stand.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until the impoverishment of the MacDonnells in 1690, following the Battle of the Boyne. Since that time, the castle has deteriorated and parts were scavenged to serve as materials for nearby buildings.
In 2011, major archaeological excavations found significant remains of the "lost town of Dunluce", which was razed to the ground in the Irish uprising of 1641.
Lying adjacent to Dunluce Castle, the town was built around 1608 by Randall MacDonnell, the first Earl of Antrim, and pre-dates the official Plantation of Ulster.It may have contained the most revolutionary housing in Europe when it was built in the early 17th century, including indoor toilets which had only started to be introduced around Europe at the time, and a complex street network based on a grid system. 95% of the town is still to be discovered. Hi everyone if you would like to help the channel out even more you can donate to the channel in the youtube Banner link or in the about section link . thanks to everyone your support has been amazing its very much appreciated take care.
https://wn.com/Whiterocks_Dunluce_Castle_Causeway_Coast_Co._Antrim_Northern_Ireland.
Whiterocks Cliffs & Dunluce Castle Medieval Irish Castle on the Antrim Coast. Situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route, Whiterocks Coastal Park enjoys a stunning natural location, with limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. The soft, sedimentary rocks of Whiterocks have been carved through centuries into a labyrinth of caves and arches. Shelagh’s Head, the Wishing Arch, Elephant Rock and the Lion’s Paw are headlands of distinguishable forms which rise out of the ocean. Under the road, there are cavernous caves, accessible only from the sea, home to seabirds. Dunluce Castle History. In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.
The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century.
Later Dunluce Castle became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald l was born through John of Islay's second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, one of his younger brothers. Sorley Boy took the castle, keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Boy swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, the Girona, a galleass from the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in a storm on the rocks nearby. The cannons from the ship were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo sold, the funds being used to restore the castle. MacDonnell's granddaughter Rose was born in the castle in 1613.
A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea, after which the wife of the owner refused to live in the castle any longer. According to a legend, when the kitchen fell into the sea, only a kitchen boy survived, as he was sitting in the corner of the kitchen which did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until some time in the 18th century that the north wall of the residence building collapsed into the sea. The east, west and south walls still stand.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until the impoverishment of the MacDonnells in 1690, following the Battle of the Boyne. Since that time, the castle has deteriorated and parts were scavenged to serve as materials for nearby buildings.
In 2011, major archaeological excavations found significant remains of the "lost town of Dunluce", which was razed to the ground in the Irish uprising of 1641.
Lying adjacent to Dunluce Castle, the town was built around 1608 by Randall MacDonnell, the first Earl of Antrim, and pre-dates the official Plantation of Ulster.It may have contained the most revolutionary housing in Europe when it was built in the early 17th century, including indoor toilets which had only started to be introduced around Europe at the time, and a complex street network based on a grid system. 95% of the town is still to be discovered. Hi everyone if you would like to help the channel out even more you can donate to the channel in the youtube Banner link or in the about section link . thanks to everyone your support has been amazing its very much appreciated take care.
- published: 23 Dec 2020
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Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim
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Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone headland projecting into the sea, approximately 5 km from Ballycastle...
Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone headland projecting into the sea, approximately 5 km from Ballycastle on the road to Ballintoy.
A two-storey castle was built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, brother of Sorley Boy MacDonnell, with a large courtyard with traces of other buildings, probably constructed out of wood.
Turning off the main road, into what only can be described as a road wide enough for one vehicle. You are slightly rewarded with glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. As you make your way to the spacious car park, to your left is the path along with public toilets.
As you start your walk down you get an overall sense of the site. Looking down from roughly 400ft it's an awe-inspiring view. Take care to make your way down the many, many steps until you finally reach the bottom. However, remember there is only one way back up again!
Explore the grounds of Kinbane Castle with caution. The ground can be slippy after rain fall so do take care. When you finish take your time to walk up the steps again. Stopping once every so often to take in that view, one more time!
Lucy and I have ran Wandering Mile for a good year or more now. Mainly exploring places on foot and returning home with hundreds of pictures to sit through and write up on.
Recently we purchased the new DJI Mavic Pro drone. Our first place we took it to was Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim. Northern Ireland. Why did we take it there? As you can see from the footage there was no-one there
If you wish to find out anymore about our journey, please visit our website: - http://wanderingmile.com
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Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone headland projecting into the sea, approximately 5 km from Ballycastle on the road to Ballintoy.
A two-storey castle was built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, brother of Sorley Boy MacDonnell, with a large courtyard with traces of other buildings, probably constructed out of wood.
Turning off the main road, into what only can be described as a road wide enough for one vehicle. You are slightly rewarded with glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. As you make your way to the spacious car park, to your left is the path along with public toilets.
As you start your walk down you get an overall sense of the site. Looking down from roughly 400ft it's an awe-inspiring view. Take care to make your way down the many, many steps until you finally reach the bottom. However, remember there is only one way back up again!
Explore the grounds of Kinbane Castle with caution. The ground can be slippy after rain fall so do take care. When you finish take your time to walk up the steps again. Stopping once every so often to take in that view, one more time!
Lucy and I have ran Wandering Mile for a good year or more now. Mainly exploring places on foot and returning home with hundreds of pictures to sit through and write up on.
Recently we purchased the new DJI Mavic Pro drone. Our first place we took it to was Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim. Northern Ireland. Why did we take it there? As you can see from the footage there was no-one there
If you wish to find out anymore about our journey, please visit our website: - http://wanderingmile.com
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Carra Castle, Cushendun, Antrim, Ireland
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Carra Castle is a ruined castle located on the northern tip of Cushendun Beach. This tower house was build on top of a Mesolithic flint site and a Medieval ceme...
Carra Castle is a ruined castle located on the northern tip of Cushendun Beach. This tower house was build on top of a Mesolithic flint site and a Medieval cemetery.
The castle was owned by the MacDonnell clan, a powerful Scottish clan based in Antrim. After his defeat on 8th May 1567 at the Battle of Farsetmore near Letterkenny, at the hand of the O'Donnells, Irish King Shane O'Neill retreated to Carra Castle with his prisoner Sorley Boy MacDonnell and threw himself at the mercy of his old enemies.
However on 2nd June 1567, after 2 days of feasting and hunting, a row broke out between O'Neill and the MacDonnells. Shane O'Neill was stabbed to death and his head was cut off and sent to Dublin for Queen Elizabeth I.
Music: Mick Conlon - http://www.twitter.com/violinmick
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Carra Castle is a ruined castle located on the northern tip of Cushendun Beach. This tower house was build on top of a Mesolithic flint site and a Medieval cemetery.
The castle was owned by the MacDonnell clan, a powerful Scottish clan based in Antrim. After his defeat on 8th May 1567 at the Battle of Farsetmore near Letterkenny, at the hand of the O'Donnells, Irish King Shane O'Neill retreated to Carra Castle with his prisoner Sorley Boy MacDonnell and threw himself at the mercy of his old enemies.
However on 2nd June 1567, after 2 days of feasting and hunting, a row broke out between O'Neill and the MacDonnells. Shane O'Neill was stabbed to death and his head was cut off and sent to Dublin for Queen Elizabeth I.
Music: Mick Conlon - http://www.twitter.com/violinmick
- published: 16 Jun 2017
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DUNLUCE CASTLE; Medieval Castle on Cliffs, Castles in Northern Ireland-Antrim Coast #Causeway Route
One of the must visit locations along the coast of Northern Ireland. Once you see it - you...
published: 23 Jan 2017
DUNLUCE CASTLE; Medieval Castle on Cliffs, Castles in Northern Ireland-Antrim Coast #Causeway Route
DUNLUCE CASTLE; Medieval Castle on Cliffs, Castles in Northern Ireland-Antrim Coast #Causeway Route
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One of the must visit locations along the coast of Northern Ireland. Once you see it - you will understand why. Even the drive to it is enchanting. Read more on the castles here - hope you enjoy the video :-)
Location - 87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills BT57 8UY, UK
The name ‘Dunluce’ translates into ‘fort of the fort’, however, no one knows the meaning of the earlier name ‘Dunliphis’.
Dunluce Castle is a medieval castle in Northern Ireland, County Antrim. The castle is surrounded by very steep drops on each side, which is what drew the early Christians and Vikings to this place where an early Irish fort once stood. The Castle is under the care of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.
History
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, the 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce. Historical resources first document the castle in 1513 in the hands of the McQuillan family. The McQuillans were the Lords of Route beginning from the 13th century until they lost two major battles against the MacDonnells during the 16th century.
Situated one hundred feet above the ocean, Dunluce Castle was the seat of the chief of Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. In 1584, the Sorley Boy MacDonnell seized the Antrim Glens, swearing allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and consequently his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, a ship from the Spanish Armada, dubbed the Girona, was shipwrecked on the rocks nearby. The ship was taken apart as the cannons were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo was sold and the funds were used to restore and expand the castle.
Although the castle dates back to the 13th century, a soutterain has been discovered in the area that dates back to 1,500 years ago.
This historic castle has been the site of numerous battles, over a one hundred year period it was besieged numerous times. It is also a location of many legends. A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea. According to a widely known legend, when the kitchen collapsed, only a kitchen boy survived the crash, as he was sitting in the only corner of the kitchen that did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and situated next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until sometime in the 18th century that the north wall of the castle building collapsed into the sea.
Another story revolves around Maeve Roe who was locked away by her father in the castle's north-eastern tower for refusing to marry her suitor. However, she managed to escape with her true love and fled to Mermaids Cave where they fled by boat, but they were dashed against the cliffs. Maeve's ghost is said to still sweep her prison tower.
Another legend involves the MacDonnells, who after their expulsion besieged the castle more than once until their forces climbed into the corner towers and hanged the English captain. His ghost is said to haunt a tower.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until 1690. Afterwards, the castle fell into ruin.
In 2011, archaeological excavations conducted in the area discovered the remains of the town of Dunluce, which was destroyed during the Irish uprising of 1641.
The town was built in 1608 by Randall MacDonnell, the first Earl of Antrim. It may have contained the innovative housing in Europe during the early 17th century, which included indoor toilets which had barely been introduced in the rest of Europe at the time, and a complex street network based on a grid system. Visitors to the area can explore the cobbled streets and a Scottish merchants house, a blacksmith's forge, a courthouse and a dungeon. There is also plenty of evidence of wealth and luxury, including coins from the period of Elizabeth I and Charles I.
One of the iconic historical figures linked to the castle is Winston Churchill who once owned the estate and it was passed onto his family.
The castle has actually inspired many literary works over the years, including the orchestral tone poem Dunluce (1921) by Irish composer Norman Hay, and it also thought to be the inspiration behind Cair Paravel in C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia (1950–1954). The castle is also the subject of a 1990s song named "Dunluce Castle" written by George Millar and sung by the Irish Rovers.
The Dunluce Castle has also been featured in the HBO hit drama series Game of Thrones, doubling as the stronghold of Pyke on the Iron Islands.
See some stunning photos of the castle - http://www.connollycove.com/dunluce-castle-county-antrim/
Also visit - Bushmills Town, a village on the north coast of County Antrim. It has a famous building there too ;-) Do you know what it is? House of Greyjoy inspiration! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neoDFRpzfFA)
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Clan MacDonald Family Tree | Scottish Genealogy
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Clan MacDonald Family Tree | Scottish Genealogy
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Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de ...
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Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Visit Dunluce Castle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
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It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.
The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century.
The castle in the last decade of the 19th century
Later Dunluce Castle became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald l was born through John of Islay's second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, one of his younger brothers. Sorley Boy took the castle, keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Boy swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, the Girona, a galleass from the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in a storm on the rocks nearby. The cannons from the ship were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo sold, the funds being used to restore the castle. MacDonnell's granddaughter Rose was born in the castle in 1613.
A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea, after which the wife of the owner refused to live in the castle any longer. According to a legend, when the kitchen fell into the sea, only a kitchen boy survived, as he was sitting in the corner of the kitchen which did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until some time in the 18th century that the north wall of the residence building collapsed into the sea. The east, west and south walls still stand.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until the impoverishment of the MacDonnells in 1690, following the Battle of the Boyne. Since that time, the castle has deteriorated and parts were scavenged to serve as materials for nearby buildings.
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Whiterocks & Dunluce Castle Causeway Coast Co. Antrim Northern Ireland.
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Whiterocks & Dunluce Castle Causeway Coast Co. Antrim Northern Ireland.
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Whiterocks Cliffs & Dunluce Castle Medieval Irish Castle on the Antrim Coast. Situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route, Whiterocks Coastal Park enjoys a stunning natural location, with limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. The soft, sedimentary rocks of Whiterocks have been carved through centuries into a labyrinth of caves and arches. Shelagh’s Head, the Wishing Arch, Elephant Rock and the Lion’s Paw are headlands of distinguishable forms which rise out of the ocean. Under the road, there are cavernous caves, accessible only from the sea, home to seabirds. Dunluce Castle History. In the 13th century, Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster, built the first castle at Dunluce.
It is first documented in the hands of the McQuillan family in 1513. The earliest features of the castle are two large drum towers about 9 metres (30 ft) in diameter on the eastern side, both relics of a stronghold built here by the McQuillans after they became lords of the Route.
The McQuillans were the Lords of Route from the late 13th century until they were displaced by the MacDonnell after losing two major battles against them during the mid- and late-16th century.
Later Dunluce Castle became the home of the chief of the Clan MacDonnell of Antrim and the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg from Scotland. Chief John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald in Scotland. John Mor MacDonald l was born through John of Islay's second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland. In 1584, on the death of James MacDonald the 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Antrim and Dunnyveg, the Antrim Glens were seized by Sorley Boy MacDonnell, one of his younger brothers. Sorley Boy took the castle, keeping it for himself and improving it in the Scottish style. Sorley Boy swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth I and his son Randal was made 1st Earl of Antrim by King James I.
Four years later, the Girona, a galleass from the Spanish Armada, was wrecked in a storm on the rocks nearby. The cannons from the ship were installed in the gatehouses and the rest of the cargo sold, the funds being used to restore the castle. MacDonnell's granddaughter Rose was born in the castle in 1613.
A local legend states that at one point, part of the kitchen next to the cliff face collapsed into the sea, after which the wife of the owner refused to live in the castle any longer. According to a legend, when the kitchen fell into the sea, only a kitchen boy survived, as he was sitting in the corner of the kitchen which did not collapse. However, the kitchen is still intact and next to the manor house. You can still see the oven, fireplace and entry ways into it. It wasn't until some time in the 18th century that the north wall of the residence building collapsed into the sea. The east, west and south walls still stand.
Dunluce Castle served as the seat of the Earl of Antrim until the impoverishment of the MacDonnells in 1690, following the Battle of the Boyne. Since that time, the castle has deteriorated and parts were scavenged to serve as materials for nearby buildings.
In 2011, major archaeological excavations found significant remains of the "lost town of Dunluce", which was razed to the ground in the Irish uprising of 1641.
Lying adjacent to Dunluce Castle, the town was built around 1608 by Randall MacDonnell, the first Earl of Antrim, and pre-dates the official Plantation of Ulster.It may have contained the most revolutionary housing in Europe when it was built in the early 17th century, including indoor toilets which had only started to be introduced around Europe at the time, and a complex street network based on a grid system. 95% of the town is still to be discovered. Hi everyone if you would like to help the channel out even more you can donate to the channel in the youtube Banner link or in the about section link . thanks to everyone your support has been amazing its very much appreciated take care.
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Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim
Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone...
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Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim
Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim
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Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone headland projecting into the sea, approximately 5 km from Ballycastle on the road to Ballintoy.
A two-storey castle was built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, brother of Sorley Boy MacDonnell, with a large courtyard with traces of other buildings, probably constructed out of wood.
Turning off the main road, into what only can be described as a road wide enough for one vehicle. You are slightly rewarded with glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean. As you make your way to the spacious car park, to your left is the path along with public toilets.
As you start your walk down you get an overall sense of the site. Looking down from roughly 400ft it's an awe-inspiring view. Take care to make your way down the many, many steps until you finally reach the bottom. However, remember there is only one way back up again!
Explore the grounds of Kinbane Castle with caution. The ground can be slippy after rain fall so do take care. When you finish take your time to walk up the steps again. Stopping once every so often to take in that view, one more time!
Lucy and I have ran Wandering Mile for a good year or more now. Mainly exploring places on foot and returning home with hundreds of pictures to sit through and write up on.
Recently we purchased the new DJI Mavic Pro drone. Our first place we took it to was Kinbane Castle, Co. Antrim. Northern Ireland. Why did we take it there? As you can see from the footage there was no-one there
If you wish to find out anymore about our journey, please visit our website: - http://wanderingmile.com
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Carra Castle, Cushendun, Antrim, Ireland
Carra Castle is a ruined castle located on the northern tip of Cushendun Beach. This tower...
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Carra Castle, Cushendun, Antrim, Ireland
Carra Castle, Cushendun, Antrim, Ireland
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Carra Castle is a ruined castle located on the northern tip of Cushendun Beach. This tower house was build on top of a Mesolithic flint site and a Medieval cemetery.
The castle was owned by the MacDonnell clan, a powerful Scottish clan based in Antrim. After his defeat on 8th May 1567 at the Battle of Farsetmore near Letterkenny, at the hand of the O'Donnells, Irish King Shane O'Neill retreated to Carra Castle with his prisoner Sorley Boy MacDonnell and threw himself at the mercy of his old enemies.
However on 2nd June 1567, after 2 days of feasting and hunting, a row broke out between O'Neill and the MacDonnells. Shane O'Neill was stabbed to death and his head was cut off and sent to Dublin for Queen Elizabeth I.
Music: Mick Conlon - http://www.twitter.com/violinmick
MacDonnell of Antrim
The MacDonnells of Antrim (Gaelic: Mac Domhnaill; Ulster-Scots: M'Donnals), also known as the MacDonnells of the Glens, are a branch of the primarily Scottish-based Clan Donald in Ireland. Initially part of Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg (Clan Donald South), the MacDonnells of Antrim became their own branch in 1558 when Somhairle Buidhe MacDonnell obtained the lordship of the territory in Ireland from James MacDonald, 6th chief of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg.
History
Origins
The MacDonnells of Antrim are descended from John Mor MacDonald, chief of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. John Mor MacDonald was the second son of Good John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, 6th chief of Clan Donald, through John of Islays second marriage to Princess Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II of Scotland.
John Mor MacDonald married Margery Byset, daughter of the Mac Eoin Bissett, Lord of the Glens of Antrim. Although the MacDonnells would a century and a half later claim that her dowry included the lordship itself, this is false because the Mac Eoin Bissetts remained in possession of it into the early or mid 16th century. However following the death in battle, in support of his friends and kinsmen the O'Neills against the O'Donnells, of the last known Mac Eoin Bissett in 1522, the recently arrived MacDonnells appear to have started making their own gains in the region and eventually used the earlier marriage to claim they had rights to the Bissett lordship. The MacDonnells already possessed Dunnyvaig Castle on the Isle of Islay and lands in Kintyre, Scotland.
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