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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Higgins Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
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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...
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Clancy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
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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 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 …