Author: Ida Grehan
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN: 9780811812863
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Profiles fifty-six Irish surnames from Ahearne to Walsh, discussing the meaning, origin, and history of each name. Includes illustrations of each family's shield.
Author: Donnchadh Ó Corráin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780946640669
Category : Names, Irish
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Book Description
Listing almost a thousand names selected from the enormous wealth of historical sources - annals, genealogies, myth, legend and epic poetry - that make up the literature of early medieval Ireland, this is not only a book for parents-to-be, but also an important record of Irish history and culture.
Author: Aimee Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781914437007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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If an Irish person said to you, "Gimmie that yoke," would you think they were talking about an egg? If so, 99% of the time, you'd be wrong. How about banjaxed, bockety or craic? Any idea what they mean? The Little Book of Irishisms is for anyone who wants to understand the Irish, not just our words but how we are as people, relaxed about some things, picky about others. It's also for those who'd like to sound Irish, even just for Paddy's Day. You'll learn tricks to Irishify your chat - and how to avoid those clangers that people think we say but never do, like the classic, "Top of the morning to you." If you're coming to Ireland and want to fit right in, this book's for you. If you can't make it, here's a way of visiting in spirit. "Go on, go on, go on. You will, you will, you will," to quote the infamous Irish comedy, Father Ted. The Little Book of Irishisms is the perfect novelty gift for St. Patrick's Day, as a Christmas stocking filler, or at any time to someone who appreciates what it means to be Irish.
Author: Edward MacLysaght
Publisher: Dublin : H. Figgis
ISBN:
Category : Crests
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Author: John Grenham
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN: 9780785800835
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 62
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A handy guide to over eighty Irish families, in most cases showing their clan shields in full color, while outlining the family history, origins and geographical distribution.
Author: Loreto Todd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847173294
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Book Description
A dictionary of over 2,000 Celtic names from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany. But more than that, it gives the origin and meaning of each name plus traditional stories, myths or poems for selected names. A pronunciation guide and variant names are also included. Ideal for all those interested in Celtic culture, and in particular for anyone choosing a name for their child.
Author: Pamela Redmond Satran
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312539126
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Book Description
A book of Irish names for people who think an Irish name would be neat for their baby.
Author: William P. Durning
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780960186815
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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Book Description
Traces the traditional origin of the Irish race, the branching of families and the beginning of surnames.
Author: Donal Nevin
Publisher: Gill
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 920
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Book Description
Dealing with Connolly's activities as soldier, agitator, propagandist, orator, socialist organiser, pamphleteer, trade union leader and insurgent, and tracing the evolution of his political thinking, this biography is largely based on his writings in 27 journals and 200 letters.
Author: Edward MacLysaght
Publisher: Irish Academic Press
ISBN: 1911024647
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 277
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Book Description
Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National Library of Ireland and was Chairman of the Manuscripts Commission. This book, which was first published in 1957 and now is in its sixth edition, is being reprinted for the fourth time and remains the definitive record of Irish surnames, their genealogy and their origins.
