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 fell on the field of battle, while succeeding generations of Kellys have gone on to achieve international fame – and not a small degree of infamy.
• Name variations include: Ó Ceallaigh (Gaelic), Kelley, Kellie, Kilkelly, MacKillely, O’Kelly, Gilkelly, O’Cadhla, and MacGoila.
Product code: ILUV-LS-IR-BK-KELY
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 …