Proud of a descent from a famed warrior king, and fighting at the side of another in one of Ireland's most decisive battles against a foreign invader, the Whelans are heirs to a truly illustrious heritage.
• They ultimately paid a terrible price for taking up the sword of freedom, while many of their descendants forged much different lives for themselves in foreign lands.
• In the creative world of art, Michael Whelan is the American illustrator and artist who has executed artwork for books by Stephen King and Anne McCaffrey, in addition to album covers for The Jacksons and Meat Loaf.
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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...
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...
Barry Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Laying down deep roots in the soil of the Emerald Isle after arriving as twelfth century invaders, bearers of the Barry name readily adapted to and adopted the native culture – identifying themselves...
Doran Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
When not on the battlefield in defence of their ancient rights and privileges, the Dorans performed the highly honoured and important function of acting as hereditary lawmakers and judges. • Their...
Murphy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
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...
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…
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…
Barry Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
Laying down deep roots in the soil of the Emerald Isle after arriving as twelfth century invaders, b…
Doran Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
When not on the battlefield in defence of their ancient rights and privileges, the Dorans performed …
Murphy Irish Ancestry Clan History Booklet Covering the Historical Exploits of this Famous Name
It may rank as one of the most common Irish surnames, but there is nothing common about the exploits…