O’Neill of Kinnaird (Caledon), County Tyrone

O’Neill of Kinnaird (Caledon), County Tyrone

Jan 1, 2026

An exploration of the O’Neills of Kinnaird at Caledon in County Tyrone, tracing their descent from early Cenél nEógain kings through Conn Mór and Sir Phelim O’Neill, and charting the transfer of their Gaelic lordship, castle, and estates into Hamilton and Alexander...
Barnewall, Baron Trimlestown

Barnewall, Baron Trimlestown

Apr 24, 2025

Norman‑origin Barnewalls rise as Pale magnates, judges and Lords Trimleston, anchored at Crickstown and Turvey House. They back Simnel, shelter Edmund Campion, tie themselves to O’Neill and Bagenal, fight in Confederate and Jacobite wars, endure Penal‑era exile and...
Daniel Byrne, Cromwell’s Tailor

Daniel Byrne, Cromwell’s Tailor

Oct 5, 2024

The story of the Dublin-based tailor who created the uniform for Cromwell’s New Model Army; the ‘redcoat’ would become one of the most emblematic sights of the British Empire. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
Notes on Banteer, County Cork

Notes on Banteer, County Cork

Jun 4, 2024

Anl overview of notable figures from Banteer, including Pat O’Callaghan, Ireland’s first Olympic gold medallist, Denis Horgan, a renowned shot putter, Deirdre O’Connell, a pioneer of Irish theatre, and John Christmas Deady, a poet and publican. Become a member of...
Blake of Menlo Castle, County Galway & Meelick House, County Clare

Blake of Menlo Castle, County Galway & Meelick House, County Clare

Aug 11, 2021

Looking at one of the most celebrated of the 14 Tribes of Galway, whose properties included Menlo Castle and Meelick in Ireland, as well as Whitland Abbey in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The account considers all nineteen of the Blake baronets, Wild Geese and Wine Geese,...