Tracing a descent from some of Ireland's earliest warrior kings, the Griffins of today can boast a truly illustrious heritage.
• While some were victims of harsh policies enacted against the native Irish, others battled adversity to make names for themselves not only in the land of their birth but also in other lands.
• Architecture Walter Griffin, born in 1876, was the modernist architect and landscape architect credited with pioneering the use of reinforced concrete for homes, the L-shaped floor plan and carports, while in archaeology James Griffin, born in 1905, is recognised as having been one of the most influential archaeologists in North America of the twentieth century.
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Higgins Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Higgins originally appeared in Gaelic as O huigin, which is derived from the word uiging, which is akin to the Norse word viking. • When not on the battlefield, others found fame through more...
Donovan Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Tracing a descent from the earliest monarchs of the Emerald Isle, bearers of the Donovan name today can boast a truly illustrious pedigree. • Their tale is shot through with noble acts of valour and...
Devlin Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Proud of a descent from one of Ireland's greatest warrior kings, the Devlins were at the forefront for centuries in the island's struggle for freedom and independence. • This often came at great cost...
Joyce Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
The Joyces came to Ireland in the late twelfth century as Norman invaders, but cast aside the sword to dominate the commercial life of the island as wealthy merchants. • Assimilating the native...
Clancy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
‘Fidelity and fortitude’ is the proud motto of bearers of the Clancy name, and these were qualities they displayed to the full as they stamped their mark on Ireland's history down through the...
Higgins Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Higgins originally appeared in Gaelic as O huigin, which is derived from the word uiging, which is a…
Donovan Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Tracing a descent from the earliest monarchs of the Emerald Isle, bearers of the Donovan name today …
Devlin Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Proud of a descent from one of Ireland's greatest warrior kings, the Devlins were at the forefront f…
Joyce Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
The Joyces came to Ireland in the late twelfth century as Norman invaders, but cast aside the sword …
Clancy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
‘Fidelity and fortitude’ is the proud motto of bearers of the Clancy name, and these were qualities …