Their chieftains were inaugurated on the site of what is thought to have been a Druid temple, while they are linked through colourful myth and legend to some of Ireland’s great heroic figures.
Brave defenders of their ancient rights and privileges, the Reillys were inextricably linked with both the island’s great fortunes and its tragic misfortunes. Their bold and stirring tale is recounted here.
NAME VARIATIONS INCLUDE: Ó Raghailligh (Gaelic), Riley, O’Reilly, Rahilly, Raleigh.
