Irish Surnames by Padraic O'farrell

Irish Surnames by Padraic O'farrell

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A popular guide to the most common Irish surnames.

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Irish Surnames by Padraic O'farrell

This is a popular guide to most common Irish surnames. It explains the origins of the Murphys and the Kellys and the McCarthys, recalls famous people who bore the name, tells of those parts of the country where each name is most common and explains the derivation or remote origins of Irish family names. This is a handy one-stop shop for visitors to Ireland and also for Irish people who wish to learn more about the surnames that we bear. This book appears as part of a well-established and popular series which includes Irish Saints , Irish Superstitions , Irish Proverbs and Irish Fairy Tales. Other books by Padraic O'Farrell Ancient Irish Legends Irish Fairy Tales Irish Saints.
Padraic O'Farrell is a freelance writer based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. He is the author of numerous titles including: Ancient Irish Legends and Irish Fairy Tales in the same series.
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ISBN 13 9780717133383
ISBN 10 0717133389
Title Irish Surnames
Author Padraic O'farrell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gill
Year published 2002-03-01
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.