Clan MacAlister of Antrim
Appearance
Clan MacAlister of Antrim is an
galloglasses), in the service of the Lord of the Isles and Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg
.
History
Serving as galloglass warriors fighting on behalf of the Lord of the Isles and Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg, the clansmen were granted lands in Antrim. Kinbane Castle was given to Owen MacEoin Dubh MacAlister by Sorley Boy MacDonnell.[1]
References
- ^ "Kenbane Castle". 2009. Archived from the original on 30 December 2008. Retrieved 7 July 2009.