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Current chief: Roderick "Rory" Wilson MacNeil of Barra, The MacNeil of Barra, Chief of Clan Niall and 27th of Barra, Baron of Barra in the Baronage of Scotland. The chiefs of Clan MacNeil, [35] are reckoned from Niall Noigíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages), from whom all the MacNeil chiefs claim descent. The clan claims Niall Noigíallach as ...
The MacNeills originate from Scotland. The MacNeill name is linked to the Scottish clan of the same name and is associated with the Outer Hebrides island of Barra, and the Inner Hebrides islands of Colonsay and Gigha. Clan MacNeill has a long and distinguished history.
After the demise of Torquil, the most prominent chiefs of both the Gigha, and Barra clans, were those of Barra. [2] The Lament of Effric, being the lament of Effric McCorquadale for her husband, Hector Torquil MacNeill, 1st of Taynish, Constable of Castle Sween. From the Dean of Lismore's Book. Jewel, who has roused my grief,
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Ian Roderick Macneil of Barra, 26th Baron (20 June 1929 – 16 February 2010), The Macneil of Barra, Chief of Clan MacNeil, also known as Clan Niall [1] was a Scottish American legal scholar. Early life and education
In 1427, the Lords of the Isles awarded the lairdship of Barra (and its associated islands) to Clan MacNeil of Barra. However, after acts of piracy by the MacNeils, King James VI transferred ownership of the southern archipelago to the Bishop of the Isles , [ note 1 ] hence the islands became known as the Bishop's Isles . [ 1 ]
MacNeil, giving his own evidence, claimed to have not seen the rider until the point the two collided. The court heard the MP was doing a three-point-turn in the middle of the road on the evening ...
He obtained a commission of fire and sword against the MacDonalds of Islay, and summoned the Chief of the Clan Mackinnon, MacLeod of Dunvegan, and MacNeil of Barra to his assistance in 1598 at the Battle of Benbigrie. The Chief of the Camerons of Lochiel joined this force with his clan. The united clans, fully equipped, proceeded to Islay.