How the McKennas came to hold sway for centuries in an area in the north of present day County Monaghan is a tale infused with Celtic romance.
In common with many other native Irish clans, they were doomed to virtual extinction in the wake of oppression and tyranny and the struggle for freedom and independence – but their proud heritage is still very much alive.
Read here the inspiring saga of the McKennas.
NAME VARIATIONS INCLUDE: Mac Cionaoda (Gaelic), Mac Cinna (Gaelic), Mac Cionnaith (Gaelic), Mac Cionath (Gaelic), MacKenna, MacKennagh, MacKenney, MacKinna, MacKinnie.
