Royal Household
The Royal Household was known in Gaelic as "Lucht Tighe" and comprised several offices that were performed on a hereditary basis by the heads and members of particular other families, for over four centuries.
- Lector & Inaugurator of the Chieftaincy - O’Friel (Ui Firghil)
- Gallowglass Marshalls & Standard –Bearers - MacSweeney (Mac Suibhne)
- Commanders of Cavalry - O’Gallagher (Ui Gallchobhair)
- Custodians of the Cathach of St. Columba - McRoarty (Mac Robhartaigh)
- Historians and Scribes - O’Clery (Ó Cléirigh), formerly kings of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
- Brehons or Judges - Breslin (Ui Breisléin)
- Bards & Poets - Ward (Mac a’Bháird)
- Physicians - Dunleevy (Mac Duinnshléibhe), formerly Kings of Ulster (Dál Fiatach of Ulaid)
- Stockmen/Cattle Drivers - Timoney (Ui Tiománaigh)
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