Clan MacNeill of Colonsay
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MacNeill of Colonsay Clan Crest
MacNeill of Colonsay
Gaelic Name: MacNèil
Motto: Vincere Vel Mori (To conquer or die)
Badge: Dryas
Lands: Colonsay
Origin of Name: Gaelic, MacNèil (Son of Neil, champion)
Tartan
MacNeill of Colonsay Tartan
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Clan History
Colonsay
MacNeill of Colonsay History
Like the Lamont, McLachlan and MacSween clans, the name MacNeill is said to descend from Niall of the Nine Hostages, the earliest historical high king of Ireland who reigned in the fifth century.
In the eleventh century, Anrothan, son of Kin Aodh O’Neill married a princess of Dalriada and it was from this union that sprang the house of Torquil of Taynish.
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