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.
• Name variations include: Mac Cionaoda (Gaelic), Mac Cinna (Gaelic), Mac Cionnaith (Gaelic), Mac Cionath (Gaelic), MacKenna, MacKennagh, MacKenney, MacKinna, MacKinnie.
