Clans in Ireland

Clans in Ireland were traditional social groups, often based on family or kinship ties, that played a central role in community life and local governance. Each clan had its own leader, called a chieftain, and shared a common surname or ancestral heritage. They engaged in territory management, alliances, and sometimes conflicts with other clans. Over time, the power of clans declined due to colonization and political changes, but they remain an important part of Irish cultural identity and history, symbolizing familial pride and regional roots.