Though the O’Hallorans of Clann Fhergail were not among the great lordships of Gaelic Ireland and they had but a small role in Irish history, their story is typical of many of the lesser lordships whose uncharted decline reflects the demise of the Gaelic order and whose members were driven from their ancient territories by war, poverty and hunger. Clann Fhergail, of whom the O’Hallorans were the preeminent dynasty, claimed a lineage that went back to Brian, the son of Eochy Moyvane, 122nd High King of Ireland, father of Niall of the Nine Hostages, making Niall and Brian brothers. Clann Fhergail’s territory bordered the east side of Lough Corrib and spreads westward through present day Galway and along its famous bay. The clann’s location and the possibility that their name, O’h-Allmhurain, the descendants of Allmurhan derives from the Gaelic for ‘one who imports’ suggests that they may have been involved in maritime trade well before the arrival of the ‘Tribes of Galway’. At the time of the Norman invasion their overlord and neighbour was the O’Flahertys who in turn were the immediate subjects of Rory O’Connor, last High King of Ireland. This, however, was all to change. Powerful merchant outsiders built the walled city of Galway from which Gaels like the O’Hallorans were excluded. They and the O’Flahertys were driven into Connemara. Displacement and disputes within and between the lordships and the gradual dominance of English rule led to their decline and eventual impoverishment. Now you are as likely to meet an O’Halloran in Sydney or New York than in Ireland - unless you meet their hardy descendants in West Connacht and its islands.a product description. I'm a great place to add more details about your product such as sizing, material, care instructions and cleaning instructions.