There are a great many synonyms for O'Naghten (Ó Neachtain in Irish) in modern Ireland, including Naughtan, Naughton, Nochtin, Nocton, Knockton and even sometimes Connaughton (which is actually a ...

Irish family names being used as first names in the US is not a new trend but it is certainly one that is steadily on the rise. More and more Irish surnames are being used by parents to give their ...

Have you ever wondered where your second name came from, or who your family is descended from in history? Many Irish second names are derived from kings, soldiers, and dynasties, so we've compiled a ...

In a Gael Linn booklet first published in 1998 and entitled Aspects of Our Shared History, the late lamented Aodán Mac Póilin asked the question: Can a surname tell you where your ancestors came from?

If you've ever wondered about the meaning behind your surname you don't need a DNA kit to trace your ancestry, sometimes all you need is to look at your last name. Irish surnames are found all over ...