CANNING, Joseph. The O’Hanlons of Orior.

Published by Cumann Seanchais Ard Mhacha, 2006. Octavo. pp. ix, [1], 52. Pictorial wrappers. A fine copy.
The Ó h-Anluain (anglicised as O’Hanlon) family was an agnatic extended family comprising one of a string of dynasts along the Ulster-Leinster border. Depending on the advantage to the clan, the Chief of the Name -The O’Hanlon supported either the Earl of Tyrone or authorities within the English Pale. During the 15th century, ties were close with the famed Earls of Kildare. Frequently, members of the clan would fight on both sides during a rebellion. Some would be outlawed; others pardoned; some ending up on the winning side. The heart of “O’Hanlon’s Countrie” was centered on south central Ulster, much of it being in what is now the Republic of Ireland. The first O’Hanlon on record is Flaithbheartach Ua h-Anluain, lord of Ui Niallain, whose murder in the year 983 AD is recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters.

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