Irish clans

Irish clans are traditional family groups or extended kinship communities that originated in Ireland, often associated with specific territories or regions. Each clan was led by a chieftain and formed a social unit, promoting loyalty, inheritance, and shared identity among its members. Clans played a central role in Ireland’s social, political, and cultural life, particularly during medieval times. While their influence has waned, many modern Irish surnames derive from these clans, maintaining their legacy today.