Irish names have a number of origins which are greatly influenced by the historical events that took place. Ireland was converted to Christianity by Saint Patrick and this explains why there has been a persistent preference for Christian, Hebrew and Aramaic names. The names of the 12 Apostles of...
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(see Colleen) iscailín, that probably is more a coincidence that has contributed to the popularity of the name, rather than the origin. In spellings like Kaylon, Kaelan etc. it is often found on boys, probably as a variant of Jaylin, Kaden etc... 2-syllable names ending with -n ...
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Duncan, meaning “little warrior,” is a common name in Ireland and Scotland. It was brought to these countries during the Normans’ invasion in the Middle Ages, although it was not particularly popular until the 19th century. Today it is still one of Ireland’s most popular boys’ names,...
Boys’s Names: A– CD – IM – U The Story of a Name: Niamh Niamh, Oisín and Embarr Niamh of the Golden Hair was a beautiful goddess from Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth, who lured Oisín, son of the warrior Finn McCumhaill, away to marry her. He promised his father...
A disproportionate number of Irish names may be found among America's past and present Catholic clergy. Scores of Irish laymen have been at the forefront of American Catholic affairs. The Irish have been particularly energetic supporters of the more concrete manifestations of their church and have ...
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From previous festivals and other Irish events in the city you should recognize those names. Most of them are written about here on the pages ofIrishKC. Read more over onBack to Rockvilleand keep your eyes open for more acts to be announced for the September 2-4 Irishfest. ...
Interestingly, the twin brothers disappeared and the narrative speaks of a single family, which we know to have been that of Patrick and Mary Roane / Roan, among their children, were a Peter and an Edward, who Mary Ann knew growing up, and whose names she recalled for the immigrant ...