Erin's Blood Royal

Is your family name O'Carroll, O'Donoghue, O'Kelly or Maguire? Is it any variation on these? If so, you are probably related to one of the great Gaelic noble dynasties of Ireland, dynastic clans that ruled that country until Henry VIII ended their reign and forced their obedience to the English crown. In another fascinating book from Ellis, the history of Ireland is traced through the genealogy of its noble families from ancient times to the present day. Ellis looks at the present day relevance of one of the most ancient aristocracies in Europe and provides a fascinating guide for anyone interested in the history of Ireland, its ruling families and the lost world of Celtic royalty.