Diplomacy

Origins & Meanings of Irish Family Names | John O’Donovan FULL VERSION This is the full 2+ hour version of Kevin Flanagan’s reading of the great John O’Donovan’s words written over 100 years ago. Learn about the origin and meaning of Irish family names, how they were attacked and changed over the years, the changes […]

Irish Family Names Part 3 | Anglo-Norman Influence on Irish Surnames Join us as we continue our exploration of the captivating history of Irish family names. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at the impact of the British occupation on Irish surnames, which resulted in many names being completely Anglicized. However, since Irish

Irish Family Names Part 2 | Anglo-Norman Influence on Irish Surnames In this next episode, we’ll explore the influence of the Anglo-Norman invasion on Irish surnames and the British attempts to eradicate Irish family names. We’ll discover how the Anglo-Norman settlers adopted Irish naming conventions and how the British saw Irish names as barbaric and

Irish Family Names Part 1 | How the Irish Got Their “Macs” and Their “Os” Delve into the rich history of Irish family names with Kevin Flanagan as he unveils an intriguing old writing by John O’Donovan. Originally published in the Young Irelander Newspaper in 1918, this piece sheds light on the fascinating origins and