The MacSweens/MacSweeneys had a very dynamic history.  One thing is for sure, whenever they were knocked down, they got back up again and improved their situation.  This episode highlights just a few things I find interesting about this clan.  Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sources:

https://named.publicprofiler.org/

https://archive.org/details/leabharchlainnes00walsuoft

The Kingdom of the Isles by R. Andrew McDonald

Sponsor:

usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA

Also mentioned (but not sponsors)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjklBJY8QT8u__aJ44UHEmw

https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotlandHistoryTours