great vid - very interesting and comprehensive. In my research de lacy burned the castle (or at least part of it) when he knew king john was coming for it, and thats why king john paid for the repairs.
theres another interesting connection to the knights templars in carlingford. Indeed the old priory ruins just outside the town are just about forgotten about. The land where the present priory is was donated bt 12 or 13 towsfolk - all with anglo/norman surnames - my guess is they were templars or very well connected to them. (Theres also kilwirri church and st james well as a connection to the KT too)
Great video and a place close to where I've been researching my family history. I'd love you to do a video on the O'Hanlon's and their history, they were from a bit further north in County Armagh, and I've had a look at some of their history, but whenever I watch your videos there seem to be more amazing nuggets then I have found. They ruled the agreement Kingdom of Orior and seemed to switch sides between supporting the English and raising arms against them, eventually splitting the family in two. I'd love to know how their history fitted into the whole Earls of Ulster, the invasion of the Anglo-Normans, whether they were just subservient to them, basically the lie of the land in County Armagh at this time.
Cheers Matt! The O'Hanlons were alone in switching allegiances as needs required - I know bits and bobs about the family, but I'd imagine if you wanted to find out more about the family in the 12th / 13th century, their interactions with the Lacy dynasty is the place to look. I know that William Gorm de Lacy was active in Cavan / Armagh around 1200. You should try getting in touch with Clans and Dynasties channel and see if he'd be interested in doing a piece on the family - he's the expert! Thanks for getting touch!
@@ruadhbutler9143 I do watch his channel and have commented about them on his videos that seem relevant. As saying they were alone, I'm not totally sure that was the case. The O'Neills seemed to do that, I guess you had to if you wanted to keep your lands and titles, as you say in this video it was about playing the political game and not just opposing invaders, especially if you could see that they had a much bigger army that could crush you, and especially if they wanted your lands. From what I read about the O'Hanlon's (of which my great grandmother was one, from South Armagh, in the area of Newry) they were seen as one of the last to hold out against the English, I think I'm right in saying their land was that she the Gap of the North is located and holding that was key to holding power in Ulster (I'm guessing in the area around Faughart and Killevy, I think both of these had castles or at least towers), though their castle I think was at Tandragee further north (now owned by the owners of Tayto crisps). I just commented because I didn't know the history as it got more info the era of King John or later (especially when it comes to interactions with the Anglo-Norman families), and oddly whenever I've been to Ireland there seems to be awareness of many other of the great clans but I never see the O'Hanlon name (mainly in the touristy shops) and I always wonder why. I did anyways assume that the Anglo-Norman families controlled the Counties of Antrim and Down at this time and the more rural interior was left alone, or at least alliances and agreements were made so that each were left to rule their own lands.
Sorry Matt! I'm typing on my phone and meant to write "not alone" rather than "alone" (brain getting ahead of my ability (to type) again!). Family history can be thoroughly frustrating. My guess about the lack of O'Hanlon history is simply that their lands were plonked between some of Ulster's most important families: the Maginnises, the MacMahons, the Maguires, the O'Reillys and the various septs of the O'Neills. That they survived into the 17th century with their lands intact and in those circumstances is most impressive.
These are amazing as are your books. Looking forward to the next videos 👍🍻
Great video as always
Great place to visit went there in 1993 when we came over from Australia. Wonderful people and well worth visiting.
Very good video. I really enjoyed the fact that you give a lot of detail. I think I will have to check out your novels!
great vid - very interesting and comprehensive. In my research de lacy burned the castle (or at least part of it) when he knew king john was coming for it, and thats why king john paid for the repairs.
theres another interesting connection to the knights templars in carlingford. Indeed the old priory ruins just outside the town are just about forgotten about. The land where the present priory is was donated bt 12 or 13 towsfolk - all with anglo/norman surnames - my guess is they were templars or very well connected to them. (Theres also kilwirri church and st james well as a connection to the KT too)
I love hearing about Ireland my family roots on my dad,s side told McConnell a well known Irish name my dad’s last name
Great video and a place close to where I've been researching my family history. I'd love you to do a video on the O'Hanlon's and their history, they were from a bit further north in County Armagh, and I've had a look at some of their history, but whenever I watch your videos there seem to be more amazing nuggets then I have found. They ruled the agreement Kingdom of Orior and seemed to switch sides between supporting the English and raising arms against them, eventually splitting the family in two. I'd love to know how their history fitted into the whole Earls of Ulster, the invasion of the Anglo-Normans, whether they were just subservient to them, basically the lie of the land in County Armagh at this time.
Cheers Matt! The O'Hanlons were alone in switching allegiances as needs required - I know bits and bobs about the family, but I'd imagine if you wanted to find out more about the family in the 12th / 13th century, their interactions with the Lacy dynasty is the place to look. I know that William Gorm de Lacy was active in Cavan / Armagh around 1200. You should try getting in touch with Clans and Dynasties channel and see if he'd be interested in doing a piece on the family - he's the expert! Thanks for getting touch!
@@ruadhbutler9143 I do watch his channel and have commented about them on his videos that seem relevant. As saying they were alone, I'm not totally sure that was the case. The O'Neills seemed to do that, I guess you had to if you wanted to keep your lands and titles, as you say in this video it was about playing the political game and not just opposing invaders, especially if you could see that they had a much bigger army that could crush you, and especially if they wanted your lands.
From what I read about the O'Hanlon's (of which my great grandmother was one, from South Armagh, in the area of Newry) they were seen as one of the last to hold out against the English, I think I'm right in saying their land was that she the Gap of the North is located and holding that was key to holding power in Ulster (I'm guessing in the area around Faughart and Killevy, I think both of these had castles or at least towers), though their castle I think was at Tandragee further north (now owned by the owners of Tayto crisps).
I just commented because I didn't know the history as it got more info the era of King John or later (especially when it comes to interactions with the Anglo-Norman families), and oddly whenever I've been to Ireland there seems to be awareness of many other of the great clans but I never see the O'Hanlon name (mainly in the touristy shops) and I always wonder why. I did anyways assume that the Anglo-Norman families controlled the Counties of Antrim and Down at this time and the more rural interior was left alone, or at least alliances and agreements were made so that each were left to rule their own lands.
Sorry Matt! I'm typing on my phone and meant to write "not alone" rather than "alone" (brain getting ahead of my ability (to type) again!). Family history can be thoroughly frustrating. My guess about the lack of O'Hanlon history is simply that their lands were plonked between some of Ulster's most important families: the Maginnises, the MacMahons, the Maguires, the O'Reillys and the various septs of the O'Neills. That they survived into the 17th century with their lands intact and in those circumstances is most impressive.
@@ruadhbutler9143 That makes sense, thanks for the response and classification, it did confuse me. I think you're right.