| Clan Sweeney Clann Suibhne | |
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| Current region | Ireland, Scotland |
| Place of origin | Scotland |
| Founder | Suibhne |
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Clan Sweeney is an Irish clan of Scottish origin. The Mac Suibhne family did not permanently settle in Ireland before the beginning of the 14th century, when they became Gallowglass soldiers for the Ua Domnaill dynasty of Tír Chonaill.[1] The clan also claims an Irish descent from a prince of the Uí Néill dynasty, Ánrothán Ua Néill, son of Áed, son of Flaithbertach Ua Néill, King of Ailech and Cenél nEógain, died 1036.[1] Through this descent the clan can claim a descent from Niall Noigíallach (Niall of the Nine Hostages).