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The Ó Duibhgeannáin ((:oː ˈd̪ɪvʲɡʲanɑːnʲ)) clan were a family of professional historians in medieval and early modern Ireland. They originated in the kingdom of Annaly (also known as Conmaicne Maigh Rein) on the east bank of the Shannon (mostly situated in what is now County Longford) and later migrated into Connacht. Writing in 1921 the Irish historian, Fr. Paul Walsh stated that ''"The celebrated Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh ... informs us that the O Duigenans followed the profession of historiographers under the families of Clann Mhaiolruanaidh and Conmhaicne in Magh Rein, that is, with the Mac Dermotts and the MacDonoughs in the west, and with the O Farrells in the territory of Annaly."'' The earliest known reference to a bearer of the surname dates to 1296, when, according to the Annals of the Four Masters ''"Maelpeter O'Duigennan, Archdeacon of Breifny, from Drumcliff to Kells, died."'' Less than thirty years later in the year 1323 (according to the same source) – ''"Gillapatrick O'Duigennan, Chief Historian of Conmaicne, and Lucas, his son, were slain by Conor, the son of Garvey Maguire."'' The family themselves can be traced back with confidence several centuries further, ultimately to Maine of Tethba, an alleged son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. While Maine's relationship is probably fictitious, there seems to be no good reason for doubting that the O Duibhgeannain descend from the figure claimed as an ancestor by the rulers of Hy-Many. ==From Annaly to Moylurg: Kilronan and Castlefore== By the 14th century, while some lines of the family remained in Annaly, the senior branches and others moved west into Moylurg where they became historians for the MacDermots. The senior line, under Ferghall Muimhneach, built Kilronan's church in 1339 to which they became erenachs, or its lay proprietors. The Four Masters include the following references to the family, and Kilronan church: * ''1339 – The church of Kilronan was erected by Farrell Muimhneach O'Duigenan.'' * ''1340 – Philip O'Duigenan, Ollav i.e. Chief Poet of Conmaicne, died. The church of Kilronan was burned.'' * ''1347 – The church of Kilronan was re-erected by Farrell O'Duigenan. Finola, daughter of Mac Fineen, and wife of Farrell O'Duigenan, died.'' * ''1357 – Clement O'Duigenan, Vicar of Kilronan, died. He was called Sagart-na-Sinnach (i.e., Priest of the Foxes). Muimhneach O'Duigennan, Ollav of Conmaicne and Clann-Mulrony, Lower and Upper, died.'' * ''1360 – Naevag O'Duigennan died.'' * ''1362 – Cu-Connacht O Duigeannain, Vicar of Cill Ronain rested in Christ.'' * ''1381 – Lasairiona, daughter of Ferghal O Duigeannain, wife of O Mithin (Meehan), of Bealach ui Mithin, died.'' * ''1398 – David O Duigeannain, Coarb of the Virgin St. Lasair, chief chronicler of MacDiarmuda (MacDermott) and his great favourite, a hospitaller for all comers of Eirinn in general, a reverend attendant of a nobleman, and one that never refused anyone for anything he had until his death, died in his house and was interred in the Church of Cill Ronan.'' By 1400 a secondary line had established themselves in Moylurg, at Baile Caille Foghair, or Castlefore, now in County Leitrim. Their ancestor was Philip na hInishe who died in Conmaicne in 1340, said to be a brother of Fearghall Muimhneach. The first member of the family mentioned as of Castlefore was Maghnus mac Melaghlin Ruadh O Duibggeannain, who died in 1452. He is apparently the same Maghnus of Castlefore was the chief compiler of the Book of Ballymote, which was commissioned by Tomaltach MacDonagh, Lord of Coran, about or after 1391. Irish historical manuscripts compiled and penned by various O Duibhgeannain which have survived their turbulent times include: * ''Annala Loch Ce'' (''The Annals of Loch Ce'') * ''Leabhair O Duibhgeannain Cill Ronan'' – source book used for the Four Masters. * ''The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland'' (better known as the ''Annals of the Four Masters'') * ''Suibhne Gelt'' (''The Frenzy of Sweeney'') 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ó Duibhgeannáin」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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