With a heritage rooted deep in the ancient soil of the Emerald Isle, the Kavanaghs flourished for centuries and stamped an indelible mark on their nation's history - at the forefront of many of Ireland's most bloody military encounters and unswerving in their determination to retain their freedom and independence.
• Others have achieved fame and acclaim through a range of endeavours and pursuits.
• Born in 1904, Patrick Kavanagh is recognised as having been one of Ireland's greatest poets, with his poem On Raglan Road, set to the traditional air The Dawning of the Day having been performed by artistes who include Sinéad O’Connor and Van Morrison.
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…