An Irish clan whose lineage is truly noble and whose history is entwined with that of the Emerald Isle itself, O’Hallorans are to be found scattered across the world today and have achieved fame and distinction through a colourful variety of endeavours and pursuits.
• A former boxer who fought under the name of ‘Irish Jack O’Halloran’ Jack O’Halloran, born in 1943, is the American actor who as a heavyweight boxer from 1966 until his retirement from the ring in 1974, went undefeated through his first sixteen professional fights.
• Moving from the boxing ring to the stage, his first film role was as Moose Malloy in the 1975 Farewell, My Lovely, starring Robert Mitchum, while his most famous roles are as the super-villain Non in the 1978 Superman and the 1980 Superman II.
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…