 The clan also claims an Irish descent from a prince of the Uí Néill dynasty, Ánrothán Ua Néill, son of Áed, son of Flaithbertach Ua Néill, King of Ailech and Cenél nEógain, died 1036.Through this descent the clan can claim a descent from Niall Noigíallach ("Niall of the Nine Hostages").