All about clans celtic
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Families and
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Irish names and their history explained
Irish family history has always been a growth industry. From the earliest days our ancestors could recite descent from ancient kings and chieftains. This litany provided the poets with stories
as heroic characters were recalled. For those of Irish descent today, this information from the mother country is just as important.The family trees of many families now encompass continents instead of merely counties: American, Australian, Canadian and more families now trace their origins to the small island off the west coast of Europe.
We have some valuable aids to your search for Irish roots. Access a comprehensive dictionary of Irish forenames, giving the derivation and history of each and, where appropriate, the translation. This will appeal not only to parents but to anyone with a general interest in Irish history.
Also available is a guide which lists and describes eighty well-known Irish titles, explaining history and associations. Chosen from thousands, not merely because of historical importance and numbers, but also because of the often outstanding personalities associated with them. Illustrations of each heraldic shield are included, the meaning and place of origin of a further one hundred popular titles.
However far from the Ireland the branch of a family extends, people will always cherish their association with their own Irish names.Irish names.