Hand of Clann Uí Néill Noígiallaich
History
The origins of Muintir Uiginn or O’Higgins have been obscured by time. The major genealogical sources compiled by Dubhaltach Mac Fhirbhisigh (fl.1643?) and Cú Choigríche Ó Cléirigh (fl. 1624-1664) seem to suggest that there were two historical branches of O’Higgins both claiming a common origin in their descent from Niall of Tara, the 126th King of Ireland who died about 406 AD. Ó Cléirigh’s genealogies report that Muintir Uiginn were one of several branches of a population group known as the Cenél Fiachach, a branch of the Southern Uí Néill and that they were poets and men of letters as far back as the 6th century. The founder of the Cenél Fiachach was Fiachu Mac Neill a son of Niall of Tara and the 2nd King of Uisneach (fl. 507-514) in Mide which equates to the modern counties of Meath and Westmeath.
For several more pages of history: http://www.ohigginsclan.com/history.htm
(Not completely accurate about the naming origin nor century)
Information on the Clan
In-game Information:
Clan O'Higgins are the holders of various lands stretching from Dublin to Meath and Westmeath to Connacht from the 400's AD until 1600's when the majority of them were driven from their lands for being Catholic under Protestant rule.
Being descendants of Niall Noígíallach of Tara (Niall of Nine Hostages), they have a birthright to be great men. From poets, bards and men of letters to mercenaries, kings and great warriors. Every O'Higgins feel they have the right to make his or her mark on the world, be it with compassion or cruelty, they are not to be trifled with lightly.
Out of Game Information:
This Clan is fairly recent, most of us being from the Mount & Blade: Warband - Napoleonic Wars community and from the same regiment; 60th Regiment of Foot - King's Royal American Rifles. Most of us heard of this mod through our Captain Shorty and decided to give it a go, loving it we have chosen to make a Gaelic Clan, and being the only one of Gaelic heritage, we will be using the Clan I belong to.
We have a class system, but don't really have set equipment, nor do we use rank tags in-game. We try keep the names authentic, though we do accept Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scandinavian names (limited).
Banner Description:
Now, you're probably wonder why we're using the Red Hand of Clan O'Neill. Well, it's because the pre-Norman style Coat of Arms crest of Clan O'Higgins has been lost to the ages. So, being the sept of the Royal Clan of O'Neill, we (and the community) felt it would be much more accurate to use the Hand rather than a custom made banner.
Goídil
Ócairig
Cinnéidigh
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Máel Petair mac Fergusa
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Ceithernaig
Fáelán mac Domnaill
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Ruaidrí
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Art
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Magnus mac Eachdhonn
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Finnchad
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Cummascach
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Rónán mac Néill
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Loingsech mac Mongáin
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Flann mac Amalgaid
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Gall-Goídil
Liðar
Oscara mac Beccáin
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Tigernán mac Cuilén
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Clan O'Higgins are the holders of various lands stretching from Dublin to Meath and Westmeath to Connacht from the 400's AD until 1600's when the majority of them were driven from their lands for being Catholic under Protestant rule.
Being descendants of Niall Noígíallach of Tara (Niall of Nine Hostages), they have a birthright to be great men. From poets, bards and men of letters to mercenaries, kings and great warriors. Every O'Higgins feel they have the right to make his or her mark on the world, be it with compassion or cruelty, they are not to be trifled with lightly.
Out of Game Information:
This Clan is fairly recent, most of us being from the Mount & Blade: Warband - Napoleonic Wars community and from the same regiment; 60th Regiment of Foot - King's Royal American Rifles. Most of us heard of this mod through our Captain Shorty and decided to give it a go, loving it we have chosen to make a Gaelic Clan, and being the only one of Gaelic heritage, we will be using the Clan I belong to.
We have a class system, but don't really have set equipment, nor do we use rank tags in-game. We try keep the names authentic, though we do accept Scottish Gaelic, Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic and Scandinavian names (limited).
Banner Description:
Now, you're probably wonder why we're using the Red Hand of Clan O'Neill. Well, it's because the pre-Norman style Coat of Arms crest of Clan O'Higgins has been lost to the ages. So, being the sept of the Royal Clan of O'Neill, we (and the community) felt it would be much more accurate to use the Hand rather than a custom made banner.
Toísech
Áed mac Néill
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Áed mac Néill
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Hugh O'Higgins)
Ard-Aireacha
Feirmeoir mac Cináeda
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Éamonn mac Martain
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
Feirmeoir mac Cináeda
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Farmer)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Shorty)
Goídil
Ócairig
Cinnéidigh
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Paraffin)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Peter Broetz)
Ceithernaig
Fáelán mac Domnaill
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Karim)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Ryga)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Tweaky)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Paul Higgins)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Toaster)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Polski)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Arcturus)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Jimbob Jenkinz)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Potato_MacFamine)
Gall-Goídil
Liðar
Oscara mac Beccáin
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Oskarr)
Ua hUiginn Cenél Fiachach Ua Néill Noígiallaich
(Swen)
Teamspeak & Additional Information
176.9.103.48:9986 - Official Vikingr Teamspeak.
Channel: Clann Uí hUiginn
If you would like to join come into the teamspeak or message Áed mac Néill Ua hUiginn (Hugh Higgins), Fear Ua hUiginn (Farmer) or Éamonn mac Martain (Shorty) in-game or on Steam.
176.9.103.48:9986 - Official Vikingr Teamspeak.
Channel: Clann Uí hUiginn
If you would like to join come into the teamspeak or message Áed mac Néill Ua hUiginn (Hugh Higgins), Fear Ua hUiginn (Farmer) or Éamonn mac Martain (Shorty) in-game or on Steam.
Special Thanks to:
Hengwulf - Banner tips and creation help
Hrotha - Accurate names
Danskr - Hex help
Celtichugs - For some 'borrowed' post ideas
Creators - For making the mod
Hengwulf - Banner tips and creation help
Hrotha - Accurate names
Danskr - Hex help
Celtichugs - For some 'borrowed' post ideas
Creators - For making the mod