I have LOTS more to hunt up yet. In the early 20th Century Ireland split in two; the country of Ireland won its independence from the British, and Northern Ireland remains the property of the Crown even now. I would like to know about my heritage. The Get of Fenris, seeing the weakness in the other Tribe, set their sights on the isles and began a war which would last for over five hundred years, ending with the battle of Colntarf in 1014 when Brian led the Celtic armies in defeating the hordes of Vikings (Fenrir Kinfolk) and Irish mercenaries. I seem to have Irish, English and Norman Royal blood running through my veins…. Hi Peter – the particular Lynches that were one of the tribes of Galway were a merchant family (as were the other tribes). McCarthy/MacCarthy/McCarty all tend to be the same. Thank you again, Claire McGrievy Finley. Michele – you caught me out – you’re right on the Connaught rather than Ulster connection. My father was Langan.My Mother was Kiernan. Hi Dusty – Garrett is usually an English name that came to Ireland and sometimes it can be a version of the Norman surname Fitzgerald. I have an insatiable thirst for all information pertaining to my heritage as my heart resides in my beloved Ireland. We’re going to choose a particular point in time –  roundabout 1515. Other stories tell that the original Fianna were part of a Wyrm-corrupted people called the Fir Bolg. Sheila. Interesting info Mike! This prevents conflicts within a sept during time of war. In Griffith’s Valuatuin I see that, I think, My great great grandfather Edward Kavanagh had land in the Parish of Kilmoka in the township of Ballyedock. Hi Kathleen – There were lots of Kelly septs from around the country – but the one from east County Galway was the most important and the one I refer to. My fifth great grandfather was Patrick Jordan. 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). Was my dad telling me the truth? This celebration is a time to make ready for the coming Winter; food and drink is shared as the Tribe talks about what it has done and what it has yet to do. Their daughter, she goes on to say, married a Durkan of Tallavbaun. Well my Great Great Grandmother was Bridget JOYCE she married Anthony Dixon. Thanks I have never before seen a family member referred to as “Lady” and Harriet and Liam are not the repeated names in the family. The Kin of the Fianna in the northern most counties of Eireann now lead the vicious campaign between the Irish Republican Army and British Forces, as well as Protestant paramilitary groups still loyal to the Crown; and of course, the Garou of that area have also been dragged into the fight. lol. However – there was also a family of Pearces who were a sept of the Fitzmaurices of Kerry. He was my great grandfather. Righs are independent, but usually acknowledge warleaders of more powerful septs as their betters. I sure wish I could find out more about Thomas Kennedy’s life in Derry. A treaty with the Silver Fangs ensured that no Fang would ever claim a Caern on Ireland, while the Fianna would in return accept the sovereignty of House Winter Snow in Britain. 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. She says James Staunton, of Six Noggins, married the daughter of Liam, of Corrymailley she says, and Lady Harriet O’Malley. Hi Dawson – the O’Keefes were a very important family of the Eoghanacht. My maiden name is Kealy, and my friends from Ireland tell me that the original spelling may have been Caeiliegh, or something close to that. Mike. Why? Around the 14th century, the Fae left the world behind. One of their children, Mancle, settled in Northern, Maine, USA. If you have any questions, thoughts, comments on any of these families – do let me know in the comments section below! Mike. Today we’re going to have a look at the royal families of Ireland – and their surnames. Mike. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. PS also my mother is an O’Neill . White Wolf Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Not sure about the story Charles – it sounds great! You can start by typing the name Sullivan into it and see which articles involving Sullivan come back. So…my family line was a mahoney. They were not savage laws as again history (written by the English) would have us believe. I only know of 2 right now. Mike. Fiann I am very interested in my families heritage and would like to know if you have any information. They have a couple of castles – still standing west of the town of Banteer. Since I joined these wonderful Irish sites I have had many people try and help me with my family. One of the top 10 surnames among our readers Sara – see the search box on this page? Murphy – O’Murchadha is nowhere to be found. Also I am not familiar with Laoighaire. I was told that Givens is Irish, but they were not on the list of nobles. so I now know we may have come from Ulster in County Mayo…thank you for all your wonderful information. again Thank You, Dixie. My paternal great grandmother was Catherine O’Shaughnessy from Clare ( I was named after her) and my maternal grandmother was a Kelly from Sligo. But they certainly were chieftains – first of an area around Fermoy in County Cork. Patrick J. Staunton was the grandson of James Staunton of Six Noggins and the daughter of Liam & Harriet O’Malley. How does that sound? My great great grandfather Thomas Kennedy came from Muff, County Londonderry in 1853. Also, by that time, many of the Normans had been fully subsumed into Gaelic culture – adopting Gaelic customs. In turn, they lost their power to return to their homeland and would form the Changing Breeds as they are known. My ancestors were Abner & as you can tell my married name is Cadwallader & as we found out recently my husbands family is Irish. I am so mesmerized with all your writings and information. My grandmother’s maiden name was MacDonagh. Lots of castles and history from earliest times in Counties Cork and Kerry for the McCarthys! Mike. Gillespie was also originally county Down – but later moved to Donegal also. 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. Hi Charles – I’m not familiar with the Surname Cork from Cork – but is there a chance it could be a shortened version of Corkery? This is the night where they can make their challenge freely. Also known as May Day by many, with Spring becoming Summer, the passions of the Tribe are in full deluge. More children and puppies are conceived at Beltane than any other time of the year as the ardor of the Tribe turns to love and mating. Hi Brooks – Dennehy is almost exclusive to counties Cork and Kerry – very rare elsewhere. (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). , Thanks for sharing – looks like you and your wife found something familiar in each other . Just wanted you to know I’m enjoying your blog. Sometimes, the Taniaste of one sept is Righ of a smaller sept. An important part of Fianna culture is "Fostering". I was curious as to how we came to be listed under Ulster. Regards 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. I am a descendant of the ancient Kingdom of Breffni. Her father was suppose to be Anthony Joyce, I see Joyce in Connaught. 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)! Interested in learning more about the Royal Families of Ireland? I suggest you contact Noreen at http://www.hiberniaroots.com – she should point you in the right direction. Many of the Earls of Ormonde are buried in a Butler family vault in St. Canice’s Cathedral. Although she doesn’t give a date I am going to say approx 1840-1850 based on my knowledge of future generations marriages. O’Neil/O’Neill can come from a number of places in Ireland including Tyrone, Kerry, Clare,Waterford and Carlow. Their daughter Monica Morris married Patrick Gillespie, census says Monica Morris Gillespie came from Irleland in 1861 at the age of 10. Garou Nation Thank you Mike, we appreciate everything you teach us. I married a Mahoney. Although I don’t see either of those names listed, My great-great grandmother was Hannah McCarthy, who came over with my grandmother, who was a child at the time. But for sure, I stem from Sutton and Duggan on my Irish family. Have you ever been to Kilkenny Castle? Leave a question/comment in the articles that you wish to know more about. I love reading the posts. All the best – Mike. I was told that we came from some sort of Royalty, hundreds of years ago, but I can’t find any thing to back that up.. as a matter of fact, I can’t find any more information other than what I have posted. Catherine Plunkett, whose father was the 4th Baron of Balymascanlan – I’m uncertain about the accuracy of my information. 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. My grandmothers maiden name was Condon and my married name is now Joyce. Karen. A Google ingyenes szolgáltatása azonnal lefordítja a szavakat, kifejezéseket és weboldalakat a magyar és több mint 100 további nyelv kombinációjában. O Brien was my great Grandmother maiden name she married a Connor we also have Morris and Hanlon . Mike. Do I have to assume she was barking up the wrong family tree??? When Malcom "Wyrm-mocker" Sutton died, the Brotherhood stopped playing in Kinfolk politics. Servicio integral a empresas, centros docentes y organismos públicos. Alexander grew up and married a Canadian girl, Elizabeth Buckingham. All the best Mike. hey umm well my dad said that we were related to irish royalty and the last name is GARRETT is that one???? Strongly based on Celtic and European traditions, they are known among the Garou for their passions for the pleasure of life, their skills and ferocity in battle, and as keepers of the music, stories, and lore of the Garou. More like home and a huge population of irish there. Perhaps it’s time to sign-up for etiquette lessons, LOL. Where would this name have most likely originated? Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, KP, GCB, OM, GCVO, KCMG, ADC, PC (28 September 1852 – 22 May 1925), known as Sir John French from 1901 to 1916, and as The Viscount French between 1916 and 1922, was a senior British Army officer.Born in Kent to an Anglo-Irish family, he saw brief service as a midshipman in the Royal Navy, before becoming a cavalry officer. Plural The name on that certificate did NOT have and O’ or was not spelled different or with a C. We have always been with a K . They were a Norman family that established a strong foothold in Munster. Looking to contact any of my clan members out there! 1 negative thing I would like to point out though…. Sometimes it was also a version of the Irish surname MacDonnell. There is a red hand on our coat of arms that supposedly came from when two clans were on board a boat racing for a land grab and whoever touched the land first became the owner. All the best – Mike. Hi Karen – they are different names – no connection. The youngest was Alexander, 9 months old. Oh, by the way my maiden name was McCarty. Usually, “Lady” would be a title in Ireland from a time after I set my article (1515). All Righs, with the approval of their Council of Song, select a Taniaste. The time I looked at in this article was the mid 1500s – and the O’Keefes were not in my research. the , . I do know there are more than 2 but I don’t have my info to hand as I am away. I have DNA evidence that links us to the Ormondes. Is the surname Finley related to the surname Finn? Mike. Thank you for sharing all your information I will tell that didn’t even know that we had Royal in thefamily . In fact, you could say that it was this arrangement of “tribal independence” that made Ireland so vulnerable to invasion by a more centralised force down through the years. My Mother’s family name was Gillespie, from Antrim, I think. Mike. Nice to find there are a few Crowns in the family Liz! My great-grandmother Mary O’Rourke was also born in the USA and her maiden name was Divine…I am still checking to see which county she might have been from. They were the Black Spiral Dancers, the newest tool of the Wyrm. My grandda used to say we where descendants of the first queens of Ireland. In an effort to take the fight to the Wyrm, the Howlers marched down the Spiral Labyrinth and forever left Gaia behind as their minds were corrupted by the evil of the Wyrm’s domain. My maiden name is Mullarkey, not surprised that ones not on the list ;). Hi Sarah – thanks very much for the feedback and support. Do you know if that’s true? Conlon, Mulroy, Devine, Moloney, Harper, and McNicholas. Sorry, just recently got involved in my Irish ancestry so not very knowledgeable on these terms yet. The McDonalds in Ireland were typically a branch of a Gallowglass (Mercenary soldiers) from Scotland. Love your blog . Mike. Hell, sometimes they even invite the Fair Folk along for the Celebration – only the friendly Seelie ones, of course – and really, if you think the Fianna know how to throw a party, you should see it when the Satyrs get involved. James Butler, 1st Earl of Ormonde, from Kilkenny married the granddaughter of King Edward I. Ann Boleyn’s grandmother was Margaret Butler, daughter of the 7th Earl of Ormonde. 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. When they returned to the lands of mortals, they were twisted and malign versions of their former selves. I have listed the family names below. Thats it Sue – you and your family are in! But you will still find plenty of Kanes in Counties Derry and Tyrone. I don’t really have a history of the Roche family myself. Yes it was a time before the great famine when the Irish were evicted from their homes. It was this, combined with the fact that the Fierce Ones of Erie have never lost their land (Ireland is still undisputedly Fianna), that made the Tribe known to the other Garou as the Fianna. This change was made (and explained in a subsection in Tribebook: Fianna Revised) due to the fact that, after the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the writers decided that it would be tactless to trivialize the deaths that have occurred due to the very real conflict by heavily including it within the Fianna canon and "simplifying" the politics involved. regarding that. Céad Míle Fáilte – and welcome to your Letter from Ireland for this week. Avon-by-the-Sea (often called simply Avon; pronunciation: / æ v ɒ n /, AH-von) is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,901, reflecting a decline of 343 (-15.3%) from the 2,244 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 79 (+3.6%) from the 2,165 counted in the 1990 Census. fee-ann'-uh Yet she clearly refers to Corrymailley my family’s home. Thank you! Oddly enough so is my wife’s. 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. Mike. Hello Mike, I received your email about answering my question about my family name McGrievy. 1785, and his wife Catharine last name unknown, born 04 Apr. Castledonovan, County Cork – Seat of the O’Donovans. Mike. My family names are Ó Coigligh, and Ó Ceallaigh. Samhain is also known to the Fianna as the real feast of battle, for it is on this night that the tribe is most often called to fight. Fianna Mike. Mike. Thank you. All the best – Mike. 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). Great list Mike! Im 4th generation born in USA (Los Angeles, Ca) but family came from Ireland in the 1800’s Im told we were from Mayo and Galway. Totem Dearest Mike, The White Howlers, the Garou of Pictish descent who ruled Scotland the way the Fianna ruled Ireland, were an example of this. Mike. I am having a hard time trying to find them in Ireland. Words that rhyme with one include gone, run, done, fortune, spawn, dawn, gun, scorn, common and fun. Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Halloween… don’t let last the name fool you, the Fianna do not celebrate Halloween like the humans do. The first time I see the name in Donegal is the early 19th century, so I have no way of knowing if they actually did come from County Down. They came to the United States around 1851. Onwards and upwards! Pronounce Is it possible to find out where they are? I took picture of 7 of the O’Mahony Castles. We lived by a different set of laws, the Brehon laws. 1858) but we don’t know where in Ireland he was from. The Gauntlet thins greatly on Samhain, but the things that come through are not the type of thing any Garou in their right mind would ever want in the Realm. The last of the old year's brew is shared, and the first of the new year's as well. That clears that up. My interest in the family is there intermarriages with my relatives the O’Malleys. Mike. Ireland was certainly not lawless, that is a statement simply made by the English in order to scaremonger. Thanks for the story Patricia – he sounds like quite a character! Seat of the Butlers of Ormonde – it has a fascinating tour and history. Have you ever wondered if any of your ancestors came from a wealthy family, perhaps even from one of the Royal families of Ireland? The Fianna are one of the Tribes found in Werewolf: The Apocalypse. My mother was an O’Brien and my paternal grandmother was a Reilly…I had no idea I had royal blood on both sides of the family…I thought it was just the O’Brien side that gave me blue blood! I guess the rest of the surnames in my tree were on the poor side. The Righ is advised by a Council of Song, usually comprised of Galliards and Theurges. Hi Sue – Lavin (Ó Laimhín) is pretty much from the Roscommon area – I not sure of any origins for the name in Cork. They would have been a sept of the MacMurrough family at the time I am writing of. I guess that is a variation of O’Neill? Find more rhyming words at wordhippo.com! 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/). The family originally settled in Cornwall Hudson NY in upstate New York from there the family had a home in New Orleans and Habana Cuba as the family travelled frequently by ship from NY to Cuba. They are my great grandparents. Mike. My 3x grandmother was Bridget Fitzpatrick. Mike. I plan on heading for the places where my family originated from when I get there. Mike. Click here to read the story of one ancient Royal Irish family and their journey around the north half of Ireland over many centuries. Hi Georgia – thanks for the feedback. Kennedy is my mother’s maiden name. I do see an O’Reilly, but as much as I know about my dad’s family, the name was always just Reilly. Hello!!!! Mike. Just curious. Hi Mike I did note in old records a James Mealey in Galway. Love the list. From somewhere in Donegal, no one has ever been able to quite tie that down. LOL. This is going to give me a good start. On the teeshirts – I have tried 2 suppliers but have been unhappy with the quality. Mike. He is listed as such in “Emigrants from Ireland to America, 1725-1743”, by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1992. My great grandfather was an O’Neil. She married Bernard Salley in Dungannon in 1849. Would that be the same as o’Mahoney? Mike. Mike. Sara. In this letter I will share with you the stories behind the Royal Families of Ireland, and their surnames, as well as sharing pictures of the many royal castles of Ireland. Mike. The lords kept historians and genealogists, they reclaimed old royal inauguration sites, they entertained with their poets and bards. Their desire to be free of flaws and to live free is mirrored in this rejection of those that are different. If the Righ falls, then the Taniaste serves as her successor, if she can pass the tests of the Council of Song. Hi Jim – if you are looking for specific records and research for an individual, I recommend that you contact Noreen at http://www.facebook.com/hiberniaroots in the first instance. I saw someone mentioned they took pics of 7 of the O’Mahony castles in Cork. His Mother’s last name was Dunleavy and I know that she and parts of her family came from Ballina, County Mayo; I don’t see that name, either. If you’d like to find out more about where your ancestors came from why not sign up to our weekly Newsletter. Mike. I was curious because I have heard that my line on the Irish side was from Sutton and Duggan. How can I find out more? O’Mahony has often been changed to Mahony/Mahoney in the US – same name! Maureen – your info is just about right! We were an intelligent race, a land that many scholars came from all over the known world to be educated and learn to write. I thought Cavan and Leitrim were originally part of south Ulster? Thank you!!! I am just going by what this website presents. Hi, my dads family name is O’TOOLE and KENNY both from Wicklow. Do You Have an Irish Saint in Your Family Tree? So, who were the royal families of Ireland around 1515? Mike Anne – a lot of detail you have there! I’d start there – Mike. Hi Alana – thanks for sharing. During the reign of Cromwell, the Fianna were hard pressed not to aid their Kin, as the English troops relocated many of them to Connaught. Would you have any info?? There seems to be a huge dearth of records from that time period. As the Fianna mourned the loss of their brothers and sisters, the White Howlers, one of their other tenuous allies turned against them. My U.S.-born grandmother’s name was Viola Plunkett and my family seems to have descended from the Hon. Thanks for all the wonderful information you share and pictures. I have visited Ireland and felt a real connection at Blarney Castle and in County Wicklow. If you check out the town of Fermoy in Cork – that is the centre of their stronghold around the time I refer to. Can you please tell me how to pronounce O’Murchadha. He lived up to his elder brother's prowess and went on to produce one of the largest Clans still known today, the Clan O’Brian. https://whitewolf.fandom.com/wiki/Fianna?oldid=270311. Very few multi-tribal Septs as a whole celebrate these days, though the Fianna may get together and do them privately; or if the Alpha of the Sept is Fianna these festivals may very well be Sept wide. ¡Conócenos! And having seen my name listed although its a little different made it even better.Ive been to Ireland, and want to go back! Find more similar words at wordhippo.com! They had their territory guarded by Gallowglass and the towerhouses and castles we see today. The Ri surnames I am connected with are McMahon and O’Loughlin and going back in time O’Brien when he was Brian Boru and his brother was Mahon I believe…. O’Shaughnessy from Clare were very powerful local chieftains – and they are the ones I refer to in my list. Mike. But i can find no passenger records for any of them. These 90 or so “captains” – (by this time also known as “lords” rather than Kings) – were the autonomous royal families of Ireland. I’m sure I have relatives there.