Although they arrived as invaders and adventurers, the Burkes came to adopt the ancient Irish way of life as they amassed rich territories and acquired high honours.
• Contributing significantly to the rich tapestry that is Ireland's story, they played key roles at pivotal points in the island’s dramatic story, while others forged new lives for themselves in foreign lands.
• In the world of music, James Burke was the American composer born in 1884 whose memorable songs include the Gene Austin hit Carolina Moon, Dancing with Tears in My Eyes, Rambling Rose and Tiptoe Through the Tulips.
Kelly Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
One of their ancestors was a ferocious chieftain who fought loyally at the side of the great warrior king Brian Boru in one of Ireland's most bloody and decisive battles. • Generations of others also...
Malone Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Proud of a descent from the ancient Royal House of the O’Connors of Connacht, the Malones are of truly noble lineage. • They played a key role during pivotal episodes in Ireland's colourful but...
Kennedy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Present on the Emerald Isle from the earliest times, bearers of the Kennedy, Ó Cinnéide, and O'Kennedy names were at the forefront of some of the key events in the island frequently turbulent history...
O'Neill Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
With a descent from heroic figures whose exploits are the very stuff of colourful myth and legend, the O’Neills of today are heirs to a unique heritage. • For centuries at the forefront of key events...
McLoughlin Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Two important septs of the McLoughlins and their various namesakes flourished for centuries – in the province of Ulster and the ancient kingdom of Meath. • That they both had in common, and their...
Kelly Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
One of their ancestors was a ferocious chieftain who fought loyally at the side of the great warrior…
Malone Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Proud of a descent from the ancient Royal House of the O’Connors of Connacht, the Malones are of tru…
Kennedy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Present on the Emerald Isle from the earliest times, bearers of the Kennedy, Ó Cinnéide, and O'Kenne…
O'Neill Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
With a descent from heroic figures whose exploits are the very stuff of colourful myth and legend, t…
McLoughlin Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Two important septs of the McLoughlins and their various namesakes flourished for centuries – in the…