Górdún Ó Neill
Górdún Ó Neill, Irish soldier, c. 1650-after 1704.
Biography
Ó Neill was the son of Sir Felim O'Neill of Kinard, who was executed in 1653, and a Scottish woman. Górdún became a Captain in the army of King James II, for whom he raised a regiment upon his deposition. He saw action in Ulster, at the Battle of the Boyne, and the Battle of Aughrim. At the latter action, he was left for dead but was picked up by some Scottish Williamite officers who recognised him. He recovered from his wounds, and took his regiment to France after the Treaty of Limerick in 1692. There, it was known as the Régiment de Charlemont. He was still alive in 1704.
A poem by one Diarmuid Mac Muireadhaigh was composed for him.