My mums name is Gaffney from Cavan but i dont know anything – could you please help me? O’Shaughnessy from Clare were very powerful local chieftains – and they are the ones I refer to in my list. Mike. The Fianna divide themselves according to three lines: Warriors, in most cases Ahroun and Ragabash; Bards, comprised of Galliards and Ragabash; as well as Druids, who include Theurges, Philodox, Ragabash and Galliards. What about Higgins? After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Can it be traced forward. As an Irish-American, this royalty nonsense doesn’t resonate with me anyways, so I suppose life as a commoner goes on…. Also known as May Day by many, with Spring becoming Summer, the passions of the Tribe are in full deluge. I’d better tread carefully – Nicky – MacManus would have been a sept of the Maguires of Fermanagh so there is a relationship there. Hi Peter – the particular Lynches that were one of the tribes of Galway were a merchant family (as were the other tribes). I only know of 2 right now. I guess the rest of the surnames in my tree were on the poor side. What was left of the old English administration was in an area around Dublin called the Pale. I have a copy of the ships manifest with their names and ages. Mike. Maureen – your info is just about right! Hi Sue – Lavin (Ó Laimhín) is pretty much from the Roscommon area – I not sure of any origins for the name in Cork. I suggest you contact Noreen at http://www.hiberniaroots.com – she should point you in the right direction. The Fianna are organized into different Septs under the leadership of a Righ. I was curious as to how we came to be listed under Ulster. I am just beginning to learn about my Irish heritage so can you tell me about Catherine and give me some direction toward refining my research. Leave a question/comment in the articles that you wish to know more about. 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. Mike. Would that be the same as o’Mahoney? 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. My O’Malleys are of Corrymailley. Where the Beltane festival is full of wild passion, and Imbolc is a time of refreshing joy, the turning of the season from Summer to Autumn has a tendency to make many a Fianna sorrowful, and so the party happens to keep spirits up. Im the only one in al of my recent family with the surname. 1858) but we don’t know where in Ireland he was from. Mike. Beltane is also the traditional time of year for Challenge for Righ of a Sept or for any other position within it. I’ve have searched through my family tree and found that I’m descended from the James Butler, 1st Earl of Ormonde and King Edward I, some generations later I found the tree to branch off and following that back I found the MacCarthy’s as well as FitzMaurice and FitzGeralds all cross marrying to maintain power. Or are they from the same king (Brian Boru) family. 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. My great-grandfather James Butler immigrated from Clonmel, Tipperary, by way of deserting from the British Army in India after serving in the Crimean War, and seeing the Charge of the Light brigade as an artilleryman on the cliffs. 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. Fiann Thank you for sharing all your information I will tell that didn’t even know that we had Royal in thefamily . Thank you for submitting the names Finley and McGrievys into the shop. Interested in learning more about the Royal Families of Ireland? This is so very interesting, I’m so glad I found you. Pronounce I am hoping you could give me any info. mary Jo. Mike. The Fianna are one of the Tribes found in Werewolf: The Apocalypse. My grandda used to say we where descendants of the first queens of Ireland. 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 . If you could help I would appreciate it. The youngest was Alexander, 9 months old. I am a direct descendant of the O’Byrnes of Corville and the Netterville’s. Brick wall is frustrating. PS also my mother is an O’Neill . Guess that was just joshing talk not the truth. Hi: I see the O’Connor name is on the list, my husband’s name. You’ll still find plent of Moores in that neck of the world. Thats right Peggie – Langan is that in Irish and is normally found in County mayo. My maiden name is Mullarkey, not surprised that ones not on the list ;). Hi Barb – glad you liked it! When House Winter Snow lost its preeminence after disastrous defeats at the hand of Black Spiral Dancers, the Fianna returned to England and claimed multiple Caerns as their own. Mike. I really don’t know what you mean by Sourthern Ui Neill, is this Waterford area? Oops – three question marks. Originally from the Fermoy area in Co. Cork – but were pushed westward by the Roches and its there that they established “O’Keefe Country”. Fianna tend to be among the more extroverted Garou, rarely turning down an invitation to let their hair down and indulge in their favorite pleasures. Yet she clearly refers to Corrymailley my family’s home. Thank you!!! I didn’t see my family name up there but they had their own castle were they just a well off family? 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. I know the McGrievy’s left Ireland before 1904 and went to England. Is your Irish surname amongst them? Is O’Byrne and O’Brien the same? 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. I would continue my Joyce research in that area if I were you. He was my great grandfather. Do you have any knowledge of the Duffy name? The brewers are from one particular branch of the sept. Mike. Her father was suppose to be Anthony Joyce, I see Joyce in Connaught. The McDonalds in Ireland were typically a branch of a Gallowglass (Mercenary soldiers) from Scotland. I have one at the moment as the cover picture on my facebook page. I have an insatiable thirst for all information pertaining to my heritage as my heart resides in my beloved Ireland. And having seen my name listed although its a little different made it even better.Ive been to Ireland, and want to go back! These Kings won their lands through military and political might – the boundaries of their kingdoms were constantly changing with the ebb and flow of power. Hello, They were originally from Clare but moved to a few places. Castledonovan, County Cork – Seat of the O’Donovans. 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. They would have been a sept of the MacMurrough family at the time I am writing of. All the best – Mike. Is there a king in your Irish ancestry tree? 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. Can you ask again in about 2 weeks and I should have some answer for you. Onwards and upwards! 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.”. Spot on Mary – sounds like you’ve researched your history. 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. Hi there my family are from the Roche Family my gran Mary Roche married Jeremiah Hedigan. , Thanks for sharing – looks like you and your wife found something familiar in each other . 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. They emigrated to St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. I am trying to research beyond Bridget. 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. 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. 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. She should point you in the right direction. I love reading the posts. I’m glad I subscribed to your page. The MacManus’s were subchiefs under the Maguires (Lords of Fermanagh) at the time I set the article. Ive always been curious of our Irish heritage but with not much luck at 72 , its just maybe time to live in the present and move on. 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. To this day, the Fenrir have yet to succeed in claiming any of the Caerns in Ireland. Synonyms for express include fast, rapid, swift, high-speed, prompt, quick, speedy, alacritous, expeditious and brisk. Also my family Dennehy merged bloodlines with Flanagan in the early 1900’s. 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! Conlon, Mulroy, Devine, Moloney, Harper, and McNicholas. I would not be able to tell you which families we supposedly stem from. I have one picture of my great, great grandfather Duffy who was called the old goat and lived to be 107. Story has it that once the Fianna fought against the fae on Samhain Night, standing guard over the fairy mounds of the Seelie as Unseelie forces tried to destroy them. I believe Bridget Durkin to be the eldest daughter of Martin and Anne Durkan of Tallavbaun. I only know what I stated above. My lineage is both Sullivan and Givens. The Righ is advised by a Council of Song, usually comprised of Galliards and Theurges. Where would this name have most likely originated? It was amazingly beautiful. This is all very interesting. Not sure about the story Charles – it sounds great! Also, by that time, many of the Normans had been fully subsumed into Gaelic culture – adopting Gaelic customs. From one of the Fir Bolg who repented and dedicated himself to the Morrigan, a house within the Fae folk was formed, until they left their home behind to protect their Kin. They were kept on Partridge Island until they were declared healthy enough to go into St. John. I’m also told that McGinnis [ Ulster ] married into the Dixons. Thanks for all the wonderful information you share and pictures. 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. Other stories tell that the original Fianna were part of a Wyrm-corrupted people called the Fir Bolg. 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. LOL. I’m sure I have relatives there. However – there was also a family of Pearces who were a sept of the Fitzmaurices of Kerry. Hi Mike I married a Mahoney. He is listed as such in “Emigrants from Ireland to America, 1725-1743”, by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1992. Sheila – tha Kanes were lords in Ulster up to the time of the plantation – and were moved somewhat at that time. Hi! I do know there are more than 2 but I don’t have my info to hand as I am away. If you have any questions, thoughts, comments on any of these families – do let me know in the comments section below! How does that sound? I saw my family name O’Rourke, listed under Ulster rather than Connaught, where my ancestors resided in what is now known as Parkes Castle in Leitrim. All the best – Mike. Hi Karen – they are different names – no connection. Thats right Sherri – Moore is a common English name – but was used as the anglicised form of Ó Mórdha – one of the prevalent families in County Laois. I seem to have Irish, English and Norman Royal blood running through my veins…. All the best Mike. I have been to Wicklow (lovely and deserves the name-Garden of Ireland) many times and been up into the mountains and seen the tiny wooden shack/cottage/house where my nana was born, amazing. Hi Kathi – thanks for sharing. Mike. The White Howlers, the Garou of Pictish descent who ruled Scotland the way the Fianna ruled Ireland, were an example of this. 1 negative thing I would like to point out though…. The lords kept historians and genealogists, they reclaimed old royal inauguration sites, they entertained with their poets and bards. It might have been spelt O’Lavin. If the Righ falls, then the Taniaste serves as her successor, if she can pass the tests of the Council of Song. Mike. You can start by typing the name Sullivan into it and see which articles involving Sullivan come back. Thanks for sharing, Mike. I don’t really have a history of the Roche family myself. I was curious because I have heard that my line on the Irish side was from Sutton and Duggan. Thank you! Hi, my dads family name is O’TOOLE and KENNY both from Wicklow. Sure hope to find out. Karen. I don’t know! I remember my dad telling me that we came from Royality but i didnt believe him. It was an amazing experience to walk among the knights effigies, some of them great-grandfathers and some uncles. Hi Brooks – Dennehy is almost exclusive to counties Cork and Kerry – very rare elsewhere. 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. I did note in old records a James Mealey in Galway. My U.S.-born grandmother’s name was Viola Plunkett and my family seems to have descended from the Hon. Their daughter, she goes on to say, married a Durkan of Tallavbaun. My paternal great grandmother was Catherine O’Shaughnessy from Clare ( I was named after her) and my maternal grandmother was a Kelly from Sligo. I also have no info as to how they may have come over, via Ellis or somehow entered Canada. Hi Mike: Would the MacGeoghegan in Munster have anything to do with the Egan name? Mike. All the best – Mike. Bridget married Willam O’Malley of Correymailley, 1883. All Righs, with the approval of their Council of Song, select a Taniaste. Kathleen. Sandra LaFerriere Thanks for any help you can give. We became various forms of McTiernan (Tiernan O’Rourke) at the inception of surnames. Looking to contact any of my clan members out there! 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? Mike. At the turn of the 21st century, the Tribes said enough is enough, mostly because the leader of the Brotherhood of Herne's death. During the World Wars, the remaining Fianna fought to protect their homelands, which were often assaulted by servants of the Wyrm, who used the war as cover for their activities. Anne – a lot of detail you have there! Mike. Thanks for sharing Sandra!Is it possible that Thomas Kennedys ancestry came from the Scottich Kennedys? 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. My grandmother’s maiden name was MacDonagh. Hi.. I’m going to Ireland for 6 weeks next year and have traced my family to a John Moore who left Ireland with his wife (I suspect on a prison ship) in the early 1600’s (wound up in Nova Scotia, Canada). Stag Oh, by the way my maiden name was McCarty. They came to the United States around 1851. This is going to give me a good start. You’re welcome Colleen – Kealy comes from the Irish Ó Caolaidhe. Mike. The Fiann has to teach the cub everything he knows and how to properly conduct oneself in Garou society. One of my favourite soccer players was Denis Irwin – a Cork man who played for Manchester United in the 1990s. MGs1 ¸ \( íF 0 00 000 0000 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 000j 000s 001 0017 002 003 0032 0036 004 005 006 007 008 0080 01 0106 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 ! Thats right Peggy – Dougherty is just one version of the original O’Dohertys. My wife’s family was Pearse which was changed to Pierce upon entering the US for whatever reason. Thanks for sharing Dixie – Joyce is indeed a very prevalent name in Connaught. They were the Black Spiral Dancers, the newest tool of the Wyrm. Mike Mike. Thank you. My 2nd great grandmother, Monica Donahue or Donoghue married Peter Morris. They came through Canada into the US in the later 19 th century and settled in Iowa as farmers. Xx. Do feel free to share some of your photos over there! Regalos. Hi Laura – the name is very prevalent in Wexford and Kilkenny. Also I am not familiar with Laoighaire. Hi Dawson – the O’Keefes were a very important family of the Eoghanacht. Totem Is the Moore name a derivitive of O’More?. Oddly enough so is my wife’s. Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Halloween… don’t let last the name fool you, the Fianna do not celebrate Halloween like the humans do. It is typcally called Gallivan in Kerry. fee-ann'-uh But there are quite a few Irwins scattered around the good country of Cork, Limerick and Tipperary. Sailed on the Mary Ann with my g,g, grandmother, Elizabeth (Reid) Kennedy. Mike. Yep – all part of the “Dalcassian” group of families. I believe you are better off working with a Genealogist or the Ireland Reaching Out folks to dig out some more details. Mike. Nine months after the Beltane celebration, both Garou and Kinfolk give birth to new Generations of the Tribe. I would really like to know where would be the best source of information about these people. Seat of the Butlers of Ormonde – it has a fascinating tour and history. I was told that we stem two families from Munster. hey umm well my dad said that we were related to irish royalty and the last name is GARRETT is that one???? We (my family on my fathers side) have been able to retrace our family history back to my great grandfather 6 times removed who was named Alexander McDonald (born Abt. Sincerely, Mike. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com! False Cause: the fallacy committed when an argument mistakenly attempts to establish some state of affairs produces the effect of another state of affairs. These were chieftains over their own land. 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). i love reading your posts! Hello!!!! Mike. My Grandfather John changed the spelling of his name from Kavanagh to Cavanaugh when he came to to States in the early 1900’s. Known lovingly by the Tribe as the “thank the **** it’s over” celebration, this festival honors the change of seasons from Winter into Spring. My interest in the family is there intermarriages with my relatives the O’Malleys. The Fianna (both the Garou and their Kin) celebrate four major “holidays” or festivals every year. the , . 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)! They were a Norman family that established a strong foothold in Munster. (my dad’s side) i’d also like to find out more about martin’s. Alexander grew up and married a Canadian girl, Elizabeth Buckingham. Hi Claire – I sent you an email on this. The Troubles have died down as far as the Garou are concerned. Dearest Mike, Many Fianna emigrated into the United States during the Great Potato Famine. All three are traits that, according to the Tribe, set them apart from the rest of the Nation. In the old days, when much of the land was undeveloped and Caerns were still surrounded by vast areas of wilderness, Winters were hard for the Caerns and those that lived in them. Is it possible to find out where they are? 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. We lived by a different set of laws, the Brehon laws. 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. 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. Mike. My father was James R Mealey His father Roger James Mealey and his James Mealey. Hi Charles – Duggan spelled with 2 ggs is typcically from Cork and Limerick alright. He was born about 1725 and was transported from County Sligo to America in 1742 after being arrested as a vagrant. I think she came from Sligo, then moved to Tyrone. 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. hi mike can u give info on the lynch trypes of galway were the not royalty as well? But I haven’t seen any thing about the Gallivan clan.. My Great great Grandfather Timothy Gallivan , (and the name is spelled many different ways) married Ellen Sullivan in Kerry Co, Killarney in 1815, they had 5 children, one of whom was my Great grandfather Timothy ( they seem to use the same names over and over) married Ann Lynch in 1860 in Michigan.. What s funny that the stories being told was the one that most likely came from England Mitchell/ Michael or really knows with all the spellings and stories .Thank you have a great weekend Mary, No Conaway royalty, how tragic! Since I joined these wonderful Irish sites I have had many people try and help me with my family. But sounds like you’re from the Royal McCarthys of Munster! However, his claim doesn’t carry much weight outside Ireland anymore. I would be most grateful if you could offer any insight! Sarah McDonald. Its hard to trace because so many variations of the name have taken place O’Malley.O’maille, O’meley , Miley even Mills and I noted many old records with James Mealey in the census and civil registration. They intermarried with other royal families to establish beneficial alliances and sponsored churches and monasteries on their lands. 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. Did you see your surname amongst our list of Royal Families of Ireland? Have you heard anything of the O’Lorcain or Larkin family? I guess that is a variation of O’Neill? 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/). I did subscribe to the newsletter. One of their children, Mancle, settled in Northern, Maine, USA. For this reason, they shun their Metis, and a Fiann that finds himself maimed beyond even a Garou's healing powers is avoided. Although she doesn’t give a date I am going to say approx 1840-1850 based on my knowledge of future generations marriages. 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/. My aunt has traced our family roots back to Cork County & that is as far as she can get. My family was from Rosscomon before heading to Halifax, Nova Scotia and eventually to Boston, Mass. I thought Cavan and Leitrim were originally part of south Ulster? This last April we traveled to Ireland and traveled through West Cork. Mike. Today we’re going to have a look at the royal families of Ireland – and their surnames. Your question – have a look in the 1911 Irish census online for county Tyrone – search for MacDonagh. Have you ever been to Kilkenny Castle? In Garou One World by Night Canon the Fey and the Fianna have a stronger relationship than even the Tribebook: Fianna describes, and so this practice is even more common. My father was Langan.My Mother was Kiernan. – all of these names come from the Irish “Mag Aonghuis” and were all from County Down originally. My 3x grandmother was Bridget Fitzpatrick. So…my family line was a mahoney. The Idea that the Irish of the time were illiterate unintelligent scavengers is very much a false history. so I now know we may have come from Ulster in County Mayo…thank you for all your wonderful information.