It may rank as one of the most common Irish surnames, but there is nothing common about the exploits of bearers of the proud name of Murphy both in Ireland and much further afield.
• Tracing a descent from the warrior kings of Leinster, they have played a key role at pivotal points in Ireland's turbulent history, while others have flourished at both home and abroad through a rich variety of pursuits.
• On the stage, Eddie Murphy is the American actor and comedian whose screen credits include Beverley Hills Cop and Trading Places, and who is also the voice of Donkey in the animated Shrek movies, while Cillian Murphy is the Irish actor whose credits include Batman Begins and The Trench.
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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...
Kenny Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
An unusual name in that it has both pagan and Christian connotations, Kenny in its numerous spelling variations has been present throughout the Emerald Isle since earliest times. • Native Irish...
Doherty Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Possessors of one of the most ancient hereditary surnames in Europe, the Dohertys of today can lay claim to a proud descent from no less a heroic figure than the fifth century Irish warrior king...
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...
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…
Kenny Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
An unusual name in that it has both pagan and Christian connotations, Kenny in its numerous spelling…
Doherty Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Possessors of one of the most ancient hereditary surnames in Europe, the Dohertys of today can lay c…
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…
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…