There you can do a search for any surname. One book said it was first recorded in the sixteenth century, but that also seems wrong, as a recent article on Scottish patriotism, which I wish I could find, lists the name being taken by an Ayrshire merchant who settled in Dublin in the late thirteenth century. Thank you. For tutoring please call 856.777.0840 I am a recently retired registered nurse who helps nursing students pass their NCLEX. Yep – your Dad was spot on about the O’Tooles (in fact we have put them into our shop with a crown on them – have a look at http://youririshheritage.spreadshirt.com/). Have you ever wondered if any of your ancestors came from a wealthy family, perhaps even from one of the Royal families of Ireland? Hi Mary – yep – Long (Ó Loinsigh) is very common in Cork. Mike. Where in Ireland does the name Griffin come from? Would like some information. Oh, by the way my maiden name was McCarty. I love visiting your site and reading everything and anything I can find on Ireland and Scotland. Xx. And on Monday, the Emmy-winning actor, 53, was spotted filming scenes for … You know – in my book they do count as Chieftains – so I guess we will have to add them our list! Her mother was a Helms, whose mother before her was a Carr. I suggest you contact Noreen at http://www.hiberniaroots.com – she should point you in the right direction. Click here to find out the origins and journey of your Irish surname. Great list Mike! I keep getting told that I look Irish, but I have been having trouble tracing my roots. I am so mesmerized with all your writings and information. I was curious as to how we came to be listed under Ulster. His great-grandfather and great-uncle came to America about 1870, landing at New York City. But sounds like you’re from the Royal McCarthys of Munster! I married a Mahoney. Thanks for sharing with us on The Letter! Comes from the general curse used by Afrikaans-speaking South Africans (mainly coloureds in Cape Town), "Jou ma se poes", which means "Your mother's cunt". Bunratty Castle, County Clare – Seat of the O’Briens, Trim Castle, County Meath – One of the first and largest Norman Castles, Aughnanure Castle, County Galway – Seat of the O’Flahertys, Blarney Castle, County Cork – Seat of the MacCarthys of Muskerry. Delanny is probably Delaney in Ireland. You’ll still find plent of Moores in that neck of the world. Hi William – glad to hear you have some rain! This is a very interesting read! (my mom’s side) we’re not sure where my grandfather’s dad came from, only that he was a thomas francis ryan (you see the problem). signup for your free weekly Letter from Ireland by clicking here. If this is your first time here you’re very welcome, I hope you enjoy reading this Letters from Ireland (if you would like to start receiving a FREE Letter from Ireland  straight to your inbox every week click here). This was by far the best decision we could have made. There is a chance that the spelling of your last name was changed over the years. Calannon – I think this may be Callinan? Karen. My grandmother’s maiden name was MacDonagh. https://www.johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=meehan, My mother’s maiden name is Nicholson. An 800+ page book “The Surnames of Scotland” by Dr. George F. Black, PhD, chief librarian for the New York Public Library. I live in Texas, “a long way from Tipperary…. Trying to find out if Schofield is Irish or Scottish. I believe they were descended from Alexander Her mother’s concerns deepened the next day when Lynda’s friends reported that she hadn’t shown up for class and wasn’t answering her door or any phone calls. They wrote on the English censes they were from an Irish Free State. I would be most grateful if you could offer any insight! Hopefully that gives you a clearer picture of whether your surname is Irish or Scottish. Today we’re going to have a look at the royal families of Ireland – and their surnames. My mistake – I was thinking Cavan/Leitrim – Bréifne was divided into 2 in the 1200s – the O’Reillys in Cavan (east), the O’Rourkes in Leitrim (west)! Mike. Irish American Genealogy – Tips from a US Genealogist. I recently received a copy of a letter telling the history of the family of Wynn (née Staunton) Salter in 1984 when they were probating the will of Molly Sullivan grand daughter of Patrick Staunton and Winifred (Née Ruane) Staunton. The Idea that the Irish of the time were illiterate unintelligent scavengers is very much a false history. There are a lot of these Gaelic Longs in the Cork area. In this letter I hope to answer this question for you and give you some facts about Irish vs Scottish surnames. Hi! Unless it’s a derivative of another name. One of my favourite soccer players was Denis Irwin – a Cork man who played for Manchester United in the 1990s. Thanks Cathy – nice collection of names there! There is also a branch of the O’Caughey family who changed their last name to Coffey. The book is published by Birlinn Publishers of Scotland and is readily available from amazon.com or its competitors. Mike. I have never before seen a family member referred to as “Lady” and Harriet and Liam are not the repeated names in the family. My Mother’s family name was Gillespie, from Antrim, I think. The Clan is also known to have been among the first families of Scotland to begin playing the bagpipes in the early 17th century. Yes, I’ve been to Kilkenny twice, the last trip in May. Thanks and I hope you can help. However – there was also a family of Pearces who were a sept of the Fitzmaurices of Kerry. Is Hunt an Irish or Scottish name? They sailed with 7 children. Mike. Yet she clearly refers to Corrymailley my family’s home. I highly doubt many of us are related, and I would like to find a DNA study for the name in Ireland to join. Choose the surname O’Neill. My Irish ancestors are Martin,* Calannon, Cummings from ? I’m an O’Brien we were always told growing up we were related to Brian Boru indicated by the O=of and the Brien=Brian. I can never find my late husband’s surname in these articles/maps. Many of the Earls of Ormonde are buried in a Butler family vault in St. Canice’s Cathedral. Phew, we made the list! I would really like to know where would be the best source of information about these people. Dr. Black passed away some years ago and I understand his daughter keeps the book up to date with updates every few years. We’re going to choose a particular point in time –  roundabout 1515. Onwards and upwards! DNA says 80% Scottish, will have to keep digging. Hi Dusty – Garrett is usually an English name that came to Ireland and sometimes it can be a version of the Norman surname Fitzgerald. Have a look here Denise: https://youririshheritage.com/3-steps-to-tracing-your-irish-ancestry-back-to-ireland/, Just wondered if my surname is irish and if so do i have ancestory there. I did subscribe to the newsletter. I do know there are more than 2 but I don’t have my info to hand as I am away. Like to add your Irish/Scottish surname to our list? I see what you mean Anne. Failing that it is published by Birlinn Publishers of Scotland but readily available from amazon.com or their competitors. Do You Have an Irish Saint in Your Family Tree? Catherine Plunkett, whose father was the 4th Baron of Balymascanlan – I’m uncertain about the accuracy of my information. The MacManus’s were subchiefs under the Maguires (Lords of Fermanagh) at the time I set the article. It’s like the Irish version of smith. Scottish name from the Clan Campbell (from the Gaelic cam béal) – the name of many later Scottish planters in Ulster. It's a once-a-week 30-to-50-minute commentary, usually posted late on Friday evening, covering news events from the week. Wexford. I seem to have Irish, English and Norman Royal blood running through my veins…. Love the list. Hi Kathi – thanks for sharing. My grandfathers name was Conner, and aim told his grandfathers name was Ferguson O’Conner. Is your Irish surname amongst them? They owned the Hedigan Victuallers in Galbally. I sure wish I could find out more about Thomas Kennedy’s life in Derry. The podcast is hosted by VDARE.com (click on the Radio Derb tab at the top there).. Radio Derb (which is pronounced to rhyme with "verb," by the way) should definitely not be taken too seriously. I’ve not heard of any royal connections – but they are on your list! My married surname is McClintic. I would like to know about my heritage. What about Donegan and Nicholson and Looney? We became various forms of McTiernan (Tiernan O’Rourke) at the inception of surnames. Is there any way to know this for sure? to Tennessee. I have both in my DNA and my great-great-grandfather was born in Ireland. My wife’s family was Pearse which was changed to Pierce upon entering the US for whatever reason. Can you ask again in about 2 weeks and I should have some answer for you. Mike. I know my last name is scandanavian, but never really understood where the break occurred since finley is irish and scottish and it has a million spellings. Do you think they changed their name when the went to Scotland? Or are they from the same king (Brian Boru) family. Kathleen. so yeah, DNA might be the only way for me to find a more specific origin in Ireland. There are some plaques in the church that document which Butlers of Ormonde are buried there, and also where others are buried, including Westminster Abbey. Tipperary, *Horn, and *Nagle. Is the last name Mack Scottish or Irish? I was curious because I have heard that my line on the Irish side was from Sutton and Duggan. Our tour guide Enda was phenomenal and made this tour a great experience!!!!!. My Mother’s “maiden name” was Crawford. Patrick J. Staunton was the grandson of James Staunton of Six Noggins and the daughter of Liam & Harriet O’Malley. Mike. This was by far the best decision we could have made. The book includes abstract ethical principles about life influenced by and based on biology, I was told that the family originally came from County Down, but will probably never know because of the lack of records. hi mike can u give info on the lynch trypes of galway were the not royalty as well? Their daughter Monica Morris married Patrick Gillespie, census says Monica Morris Gillespie came from Irleland in 1861 at the age of 10. I have an insatiable thirst for all information pertaining to my heritage as my heart resides in my beloved Ireland. No requests at the moment, just a quick thank you for your hard work your wonderful website and for putting up with all of us that keep intimidating you with our questions. My Grand-dad was told his mother Mary Fury came from Mayo but I cannot trace her. Sheila. Lucky to have a link back through your grandfather Tim. Hi Sheila – when Banks comes from Ireland, it can be a planter name OR a version of the Gaelic name Ó Bruacháin from County Offaly. But for sure, I stem from Sutton and Duggan on my Irish family. My last name is Brooks The clan's most famous member is Rob Roy MacGregor of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Thank you so much for everything that you post and all the information that you share. Yep – all part of the “Dalcassian” group of families. Visitation was held at the Cheticamp Funeral Home on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. I have found my great and great great grandfather on the various lists available and the name Magennis is also used. lol. I thought Cavan and Leitrim were originally part of south Ulster? As an Irish-American, this royalty nonsense doesn’t resonate with me anyways, so I suppose life as a commoner goes on…. Do I have to assume she was barking up the wrong family tree??? Mike. My last name is Townsend, I’ve been told that it is Scot, but some argue it is Irish, or Welsh? My last name is Mack. Brick wall is frustrating. regarding that. Hi Colleen – that would be a different family – although MacGeoghegan is usally from further north than Munster. Can you add the surname Coffey, Gaelic “O’Cobhthaigh” to your list of names to research? Also most public libraries in larger towns and cities likely have a copy in their collection. I am very interested in my families heritage and would like to know if you have any information. They emigrated to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. https://www.johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=crerand. I’d love to know more about them.could u tell me? Why would the english give the name Scott to that border clan? I remember my Grandfather saying that he was a Scott. It is Christie. Mike. I was in Dungannon in 2011, and plan to travel back to Ireland after learning more. O’Mahony has often been changed to Mahony/Mahoney in the US – same name! It was amazingly beautiful. I was wondering if you might be able to help me find any information on the history of the McDonald/MacDonald surnames and maybe the Scottish connections to the same. I believe her ancestors So, the answer is – it depends 🙂 but if it was MacCampbell it could well be the county Tyrone. Thanks for all the wonderful information you share and pictures. Hi I was wondering if my family name is Welsh or more Irish.My family name is “Maltos” I was asking because I am Welsh and Galway Irish I hope you’ll respond. Thanks for all your help! My family names are Ó Coigligh, and Ó Ceallaigh. I have DNA evidence that links us to the Ormondes. And having seen my name listed although its a little different made it even better.Ive been to Ireland, and want to go back! Unfortunately not too much Royalty these days around this home. (my dad’s side) i’d also like to find out more about martin’s. Sandra LaFerriere To them I say thank you. any help would be wonderful! Sutton is a Norman name normally found in Wexford and Kildare – but some in Cork. Thomas Francis Meagher Escapes from Tasmania, Anglo Norman Surnames – Following the Norman Trail to Ireland (#402), The Convict Irish in Australia – A Trip to Van Diemen’s Land (#401). After logging in you can close it and return to this page. I do not know what county this comes from but have always been told I was Scot-Irish decent. Lots of Kielys/Keilys on our list Susan – just no specific articles yet! This is so interesting!!! But there are quite a few Irwins scattered around the good country of Cork, Limerick and Tipperary. Good morning Gentlemen, we are enjoying a rare rain here in Northern California. The story my father told me was that he was the sheriff of Knox county in Indiana because he was the meanest man in the county and eventually changed his last name to McCarty because he kept arresting his cousins for stealing horses. Please log in again. Sheila – tha Kanes were lords in Ulster up to the time of the plantation – and were moved somewhat at that time. Thanks. Thank you for superior service. The youngest was Alexander, 9 months old. We lived by a different set of laws, the Brehon laws. They are my great grandparents. Sarah McDonald. Thats it Sue – you and your family are in! Are Kavanaughs prevalent there ? Sandra – Nagle – and old Norman name found in County Cork (Nano Nagle was the founder of the Presentation Sisters nuns). Thanks for sharing, Mike. Our surname is Meehan. 7Is your surname Irish? Is the Moore name a derivitive of O’More?. of the marriage and of the births of there children.. then it all stops.. Frustrating to say the least.. Joanne – Gallivan and Galvin are pretty much the same, from the Irish Ó Gealbháin. Head to the menu on the right side of this page that says “search by your surname”. Mac, Mc, M’? You’ll be astonished at how much information they do have. Would you have any info?? If this is your first time here you’re very welcome, I hope you enjoy reading this Letters from Ireland, (if you would like to start receiving a FREE Letter from Ireland  straight to your inbox every week, Sign up for your free weekly Letter from Ireland by clicking here, http://www.youririshheritage.com/the-surname-ryan/, http://youririshheritage.spreadshirt.com/. Brandy, I know my Carr/Kerr ancestors came from Lurgan, County Armagh. They were complex laws written by educated Irishmen and mostly favored the common man. Hi Mike, And Happy New Year. A little research will show that most, if not all Scottish clans have Irish origins anyway. Do feel free to share some of your photos over there! I saw someone mentioned they took pics of 7 of the O’Mahony castles in Cork. I don’t really have a history of the Roche family myself. Mike. Amory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worth while. Look them up on Google – theres quite a lot to read! O’Shaughnessy from Clare were very powerful local chieftains – and they are the ones I refer to in my list. Carey is one of those surnames that has a host of different original septs around the country – but one would have been associated with both the Ui Neills of Ulster and the Southern Ui Neill. Start by logging on to the website electricscotland.com. I was trying to find information out on my last name Irwin. Mike The Dunleavys would have been a royal family from County Down up to the 1100s – when they moved to Donegal. Not sure about the story Charles – it sounds great! The book is readily available from amazon.com. Thank you so much for your exceptional service. Clare My mother’s ancestors, currently Mac/Mc/M’ micking and about 30 other spellings can be found in Dr. Black’s book referred to above. If you check out the town of Fermoy in Cork – that is the centre of their stronghold around the time I refer to. She is married to Ian Murray and together they have seven children. Galloglass from the western isles of Scotland – came over after the 13th century mainly to County Donegal. Thanks, Henry have a look here to check out the West surname in Ireland… I don’t know why you Irish insist on branding all Highlanders as Irish since this idea is a complete fallacy. Just a thought…. *I have found very little information on these names. Am looking for any info on my maiden surname of BANKS, is it Welsh, Irish , or Scottish? I’ve read that Carey or O’Cairdha was a southern part of the O’Neill clan. Hi, my mom’s maiden name is Burnside and my dad’s mom’s maiden name was Stout. Watson – Protestant, Pierce -Catholic. All the best – Mike. Hi Barb – glad you liked it! Burial in the parish cemetery. My research shows that the Quinlans were originally a part of the southern Uí Neill sept who were descendants of Laoighaire – high king of Ireland at the time of Saint Patrick. There is also a seperate surname from Connaught called O’Carty which can often be Carty. again Thank You, Dixie. The book is readily available from amazon.com. 1. Mary, Other spellings are: Atkynsoun, Atkynson, Atzinson, Atzinsone, Attkinsoun and a number of others. Celtic people did not believe in written traditions, only oral, so different pronounciation = different spelling. I’m afraid I don’t know the surname Abner at all BUT if it is from Cork, it may be worth looking at the east Cork name of Abernethy (originally a Scottish name now found in Cork). So, who were these families? The Macleods are Norwegian, for example, and the Frasers French. Lots of castles and history from earliest times in Counties Cork and Kerry for the McCarthys! My family of course is divided. Further check a book called The Surnames of Scotland by Dr. George F. Black, PhD who was the chief librarian for the New York Public library. Mike. It is the one branch that frustrates me most. Mike. The Irish Ó Cionaith is usally anglicised as Kenny. my grandmother researched the McManus family tree and insists we are descended from the First Lord of Fermanagh, don’t see any McManus’s in your list! I am a retired university professor. Now, I don’t know about her particular circumstances, but I thought it was a great question to open up some facts about Scottish versus Irish names. I am cooking for the place where John Ritchie has been born (1797). Aside from getting a dna test or tracking down my relatives to see who has any information on the potato boat my ancestors came across in… is there a way I can find out more information on when my grandparents came across the Atlantic? In the book you will find the Irish origins of the vast majority of Scottish names. Gaffney is the English form of many Irish names – probably Mag Fhachtna is its from Cavan. Check out johngrenham.com to learn about your surname. I find this fascinating and will be suggesting your page to my mother. Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? You can start by typing the name Sullivan into it and see which articles involving Sullivan come back. I am fascinated by these names and where they came from.I have been told all my life that my surname O’Neill means son of Neill and that in medieval times there wer 2 twin brothers who had a bargain that whichever ones hand touched the soil first that land would belong to him, so the one brother cut off his hand and threw it on the beach thus winning the bet. I’ve always been told that Currant is from Irish descent. came from Donegal to America some time just before the American Also there be thirty great captains of the English folk (Normans) that follow the same Irish order and every one of them makes war and peace for himself without any licence of the King.”. Is the surname Finley related to the surname Finn? I have been doing genealogy for 10 years and have yet to get far back enough to determine whether these people came from Ireland or Scotland. Hi Nichole on the Ryan side of things – I have put up an explanation at http://www.youririshheritage.com/the-surname-ryan/ – all the best, Mike. I find all this information very interesting. They intermarried with other royal families to establish beneficial alliances and sponsored churches and monasteries on their lands. My maiden name is Aull sometimes spelled Ald. I am just going by what this website presents. My grandfather’so last name is Currant. Do you know anything about this name? Accountant straight asian porn tube clips. Best, Maribel. Brianna Ellen Randall Fraser MacKenzie is the second daughter of Claire and Jamie Fraser. I guess we were losing the race and a member of our clan chopped off his hand and threw it to claim the island first. My mom is a Scott and her family hails from Cork. Mike. mary Jo. I think they came from County Tyrone or Armagh. Thanks for any help you can give. Kennedy is my mother’s maiden name. Dearest Mike, I have had a heck of a time finding anything about the family in Ireland. The Rock of Cashel – Seat of the Kings of Munster. Oddly enough so is my wife’s. Can it be traced forward. Norton Anthology of English literature eighth edition Vol 1. This is going to give me a good start. How can I find out more? McCarthy/MacCarthy/McCarty all tend to be the same. Mike. Hi J, Here is some info on Looney Elizabeth So the Butlers had ties to the royals of England. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how much information will appear. Also of note until approximately the year 1000, daughers were Nic (Gaelic for daughter of) thus If MacDonald had a daughter, she would be NicDonald. Have a look at the menu on the right side that says “search by your surname”. I guess that is a variation of O’Neill? We have lakey (maternal) and Dixon (paternal). Thank you so much! Dad also said he was 6 foot 8 which would have been very tall for the time. A funeral mass was celebrated (for family and invited guests) on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 10:30 AM in l’ Église St. Joseph, St. Joseph du Moine with Father Pierre Antoine St. Cyr officiating. Why? Hi Sue – Lavin (Ó Laimhín) is pretty much from the Roscommon area – I not sure of any origins for the name in Cork. 2. Leave a question/comment in the articles that you wish to know more about. She should point you in the right direction. Stephen you are in luck as Mike has written a Letter from Ireland on your surname Ireland I think my immediate family is from the Cahir branch. – from either counties Galway or Cork. Name added to list – very old Gaelic name from either West Cork, Galway or Meath/WestMeath 🙂, Yes, origin of names is fascinating. Mike. And one final “complication”! Victoria gets a dildo and butt plug used on her, and then the word slut written on her ass in lipstick while her panties hold the plug in p. Too big dick fucking my liil 18 year old inidan pussy. The correct form is Mac, while Mc and M’ are simply contractions. Don’t know if that means anything. I have been told that I am a great deal of Irish/Scottish but of course that doesn’t really tell me very much. I don’t think so; always the servant – never the served! I have listed the family names below. James Joseph O’Malley married Mary Winifred Staunton (daughter of Patrick J. Staunton & Catherine née Morrison ) Liverpool 1923. Interested in learning more about the Royal Families of Ireland? I was told that Givens is Irish, but they were not on the list of nobles. He was born in Luton, Bedforshire. It’s very confusing. Thank you Mike, we appreciate everything you teach us. Hi Mike: Would the MacGeoghegan in Munster have anything to do with the Egan name? What area of Ireland? I have visited Ireland and felt a real connection at Blarney Castle and in County Wicklow. Also my family Dennehy merged bloodlines with Flanagan in the early 1900’s. I often wondered if we were related to the Scottish MacPhee clan who have said to be descended from a selkie. My Grandfather John changed the spelling of his name from Kavanagh to Cavanaugh when he came to to States in the early 1900’s. That may be the link you need Mike. Also O’Cahan (Kane) I have a Great Grandmother who left Ireland and moved to Scotland with her parents Robert Kane and Mary (Cooper) Kane. Hi Georgia – thanks for the feedback. Overtime, the area to the north of Scotland (where the Gaels were) became known as “Scotland” (or – land of the Irish!). I cannot find this name in any of the web sites mentioned in your letters. Royal Families of Ireland – Does your Irish surname make the list? Hi Mike Do my Gealogy my grandmothers parents names are Waugh and Schofield. I know the McGrievy’s left Ireland before 1904 and went to England. Thank you! Kerry mom & dad divorced when i was 2 years old. What do I do with this Joyce info. Maybe you’re not sure if it’s Irish or Scottish. I am hoping you could give me any info. Hi Karen – I often wonder about that – when given a choice, do we look for a landscape that reminds us of home! My father’s name was Dunagan. Well my Great Great Grandmother was Bridget JOYCE she married Anthony Dixon. Any help would be greatfull. Iam attempting to fit the pieces together now that I am retired. How does that sound? My great-grandfather was Florence McCarthy from County Wicklow according to my baby book. I did note in old records a James Mealey in Galway. Hi Patricia – I can’t help with the specifics – but I do know that the “Ireland Reaching Out” people (google them) offer a great free resource. I would love to trace his parents in the homeland. The “overlords” had the right to call up troops from the other lords in their area and extract some taxes – but mostly all of the lordships were autonomous. I have a couple of information sources for you My great-grandfather was Christopher Charles O’Rourke who was born in the USA and we really do not have any family on his side to check with. Mike. Thanks so much. Would love to know if such a study exists. The clan’s origins are County Clare in Ireland where the surname was MacMiadhachain. Problem for her: There are about 500 variants in the spelling of McLaughlin. He was Irish and we would love to see where that name originated. Hi Claire – I sent you an email on this. Mike. https://johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=crum I am loving this whole trip Mike. What do you know about Atchisons? See here for information on the Hunt surname: Thats right Jane – MacDonagh is a very common name in Sligo. That puts most of my family into Connaught. They were kept on Partridge Island until they were declared healthy enough to go into St. John. Many websites will verify this. https://www.johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=nicholson. We have the journal of my great-great-great grandfather O’Neil who came to America before the American Civil war, but there is no mention of where in Ireland he lived before they came here. Can you please tell me how to pronounce O’Murchadha. I believe you are better off working with a Genealogist or the Ireland Reaching Out folks to dig out some more details. Mike. An ad for Kohler depicts a beautiful young woman grappling with the attention of several handsome young men, but unable to chose between them. https://www.johngrenham.com/findasurname.php?surname=West. If you look up the online Irish census (http://census.nationalarchives.ie) for Gallivans in County Kerry you will see what I mean – and probably find a few cousins. Carina. Thanks so much for what you are doing here.Sincerely,Peggie Staples. But you will still find plenty of Kanes in Counties Derry and Tyrone. However over time as surnames were taken – Albanach became known as “Scott” in Ireland. So, who were the royal families of Ireland around 1515? Hope you enjoyed reading about the Scott surname! She married Bernard Salley in Dungannon in 1849. She was married to Mr. Long. That clears that up. All the best, Mike. Thanks for sharing Sandra!Is it possible that Thomas Kennedys ancestry came from the Scottich Kennedys? I heard from an Uncle of mine that did some research many years ago that our name was from royalty and our coat of arms even has the royal ermine and quite a story of how we acquired land. Like Like. Originally from the Fermoy area in Co. Cork – but were pushed westward by the Roches and its there that they established “O’Keefe Country”. can you please give me any information on my grandfather James Cork from County Cork or our family James Cork paternal patriarch thank you ahead of time.