Maguires ‘Son of the Stewards’ – Protectors of the Book of Armagh
From at least the 14th-century onwards, custody of the Book of Armagh was entrusted to the Mac an Mhaoir (MacMoyer) clan–an appropriate name considering that it translates to ‘son of…
Descendants of the Healer: The O’Hickeys – Hereditary Physicians to the O’Briens, Kings of Thomand
For centuries, the O'Hickeys have served as Hereditary Physicians to the O’Briens, former Kings of Thomond (North Munster) and the descendants of King Brian Boru. The surname 'Hickey' is derived…
The Echoes Of Our Ancestors: The War Cries of the Irish Clans
Ireland was comprised of about 100-120 territorial units with varying degrees of autonomy and independence called tuatha (singular: tuath). Each tuatha was a composition of numerous clan groups who held…
Meet Your Irish Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide to Researching Your Irish Roots
https://youtu.be/m6NS3AHU5fE This article is for anyone curious to learn more about their family history and genealogy. It includes essential resources, records, and strategies for successfully tracing one's Irish ancestry. From…
King Niall of the Nine Hostages | A Legendary Irish High-King
In this short video, Kevin Flanagan discusses the characteristics and life of one of Ireland's greatest legendary historical kings, the father of many generations, Niall of the Nine Hostages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA0g_byWlbM
Irish Family Names Part 2 & 3 | Anglo-Norman Influence on Irish Surnames
We continue our journey through John O'Donovan's Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names by taking a look at the influence of Anglo-Norman rule, and cruelty, in the shaping of…
Irish Family Names | How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os”
Learn about the Origin and Meaning of Irish Family Names as Kevin Flanagan shares an old writing by John O'Donovan that was published in the Young Irelander Newspaper (1918). A…
From Ancient Times to Brian Boru: HISTORY OF IRELAND (5 Hours of Video)
"Sept" is the word used in early Ireland to refer to a large family kin group, usually a collection of families with various surnames although descending from a single great…
The Story of an Irish Sept “Origins” (Chapter 1)
A Story of An Irish Sept: Their Character and Struggle to Maintain Their Lands, by Nottige C. Macnamara (a member of the Sept), 1896. Part I: Origins In chapter 1…
Irish Place Names and Families
This series explores Irish Place Names and Families from the four provinces of Ulster, Munster, Leinster, and Connaught.