From 1943 until 2003 some of the modern representatives of the Gaelic nobility obtained a courtesy recognition as Chiefs of the Name from the Irish government. The practice ended in 2003 following certain scandals and under concerns that it was unconstitutional. Disputed titles, as well as those for whom recognition is still pending, are not listed. The Gaelic families are divided by race and sept, and by geography.

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  • From 1943 until 2003 some of the modern representatives of the Gaelic nobility obtained a courtesy recognition as Chiefs of the Name from the Irish government. The practice ended in 2003 following certain scandals and under concerns that it was unconstitutional. Disputed titles, as well as those for whom recognition is still pending, are not listed. The Gaelic families are divided by race and sept, and by geography. Connachta The O'Conor Don, Prince of Connacht Family Seat: Clonalis House The MacDermot of Moylurg The O'Rourke of Breifne (restored) Uí Néill The O'Neill of Clanaboy, Prince of Ulster Family Seat: Tullyhogue Fort The O'Donnell, Prince of Tyrconnell Family Seat: Donegal Castle The O'Dogherty of Inishowen (restored) Uí Maine The O'Kelly of Gallagh and Tycooly, Prince of Hy Many The Fox of Tethbae (O'Kearney) Laigin The MacMorrough Kavanagh, Prince of Leinster The O'Morchoe The O'Toole of Fer Tire (currently dormant) Dál gCais The O'Brien, Prince of Thomond Family Seat: Dromoland Castle The O'Grady of Kilballyowen Uí Fidgenti The O'Donovan of Clancahill Family Seat: Hollybrook House Eóganachta The O'Donoghue of the Glens Family Seat: Ross Castle The MacGillycuddy of the Reeks The O'Callaghan of Duhallow Clan Donald The MacDonnell of the Glens (restored) The King of Dublin (currently dormant, occasional claimants) To this list may be added modern representatives of the Gaelic nobility who did not apply for recognition. The most notable of these is O Neill Mór, Prince of Ulster, Don Carlos O'Neill, 12th Marquis of Granja. There is currently a dispute between him, O'Neill of Clanaboy (above), and the O'Neills of Puerto Rico, over who is the most senior. Not contesting is the newly restored Count of Tyrone (Jacobum de Tyrone, Comes - Vatican 2006). There remain other Gaelic nobles who are not the senior descendants. The Count O'Donnell of Austria (O'Donell von Tyrconnell) The Count O'Rourke of Russia Some confusion persists in the case of the O'Rourkes, but the recognized heir apparent of the Prince of Tyrconnell, Fr. Hugh O'Donel, O.F.M. , is Don Hugo O'Donnell, Duke of Tetuan. Not all titles have been in continuous use, and this has been at the roots of the scandals. The pedigrees of many remaining families not listed are just as reliable, but the attempt at reviving their titles has proven very tempting for imposters, and for people claiming titles which may never even have existed, and for other interesting characters.
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  • From 1943 until 2003 some of the modern representatives of the Gaelic nobility obtained a courtesy recognition as Chiefs of the Name from the Irish government. The practice ended in 2003 following certain scandals and under concerns that it was unconstitutional. Disputed titles, as well as those for whom recognition is still pending, are not listed. The Gaelic families are divided by race and sept, and by geography.
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  • Irish nobility
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