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Irish name. A formal Irish name consists of a given name and a surname. In the Irish language, most surnames are patronymic surnames (distinct from patronyms, which are seen in Icelandic names for example). The form of a surname varies according to whether its bearer is a man, a woman, or a woman married to a man, who adopts his surname.
Grehan,Chronicle Books,1997-02 Profiles fifty six Irish surnames from Ahearne to Walsh discussing the meaning origin and history of each name Includes illustrations of each family s shield Irish Publishing Record ,1992 Dictionary of Irish Family Names Ida Grehan,2001 This comprehensive reference includes over 550 entries with the origin ...
The name “Ivar”, which comes from the Norse Ívarr meaning “yew warrior”, has given us the Irish surnames “MacIvor” (yes, including “McGiver” for all you fans of the 1980s show) and “McKeever”. Imagine the strong, warrior-like qualities this name must have conveyed to be so widely adopted. Magnus, a name particularly popular ...
The Irish Surname Registry was created to help connect members with others researching the same Irish surnames. Think of this group as another tool for your genealogy research toolbox. We have a lot of other information provided in the Files, and some regular features.
Find the meaning, history and origin of surnames, also called last names or family names, as well as famous bearers and usage statistics.
I'm Bóru Moseley, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
This is a linguistic database of Irish-language surnames. It currently comprises over 1,000 surname clusters. More information » Sort mode (What is this?). Bare form
Two of the most well-known Gaelic dynasties were the Uí Néill and the Eóganachta. Over time, these dynasties passed power down through generations, creating an extensive family tree that influenced the Irish high kings for a long time. In the Gaelic system, a king’s power wasn’t just about ruling the land.
FOREWORD BY RYAN TUBRIDY The authoritative and comprehensive guide to tracing your Irish ancestry There's never been a better time to trace your Irish family history. Vast internet resources and DNA testing, as well as access to censuses, religious records and other archive material make this process easier than ever. Anthony Adolph gives you a wide range of tools and information to discover ...
Lorna is the Resident Genealogist of Dromoland Castle in County Clare. Lorna researches family history for clients. She designs Family History educational webinars and events for those travelling to Ireland tracing Irish ancestral history under her research company Merriman Research & Training Ltd. Lorna produces and presents webinars for UCC for the outreach centre at wonderful Skellig Crí ...