The name Delaney comes from the Irish O'Dubhshlaine. Its earliest anglicized form is O'Dulany with a broad `a.' Delane is another variant (the O' has been long since dropped). It is sometimes mistakenly associated with the Limerick surnames O'Duillean, Dillane and Dillin, though there is no relation.
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John F. Kennedy: An Appreciation
Young people today know John F. Kennedy primarily for being assassinated and for his presumed dalliance with Marilyn Monroe. And that's a shame, because he meant something far different to an entire generation of Americans, myself included, who were young forty years ago. When JFK was nominated for President in 1960, he was forty-three years old. He cut his hair to look older … [Read more...] about John F. Kennedy: An Appreciation
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A sampling of the latest Irish books on offer. ℘℘℘ RECOMMENDED The scope of Tim Pat Coogan's latest book Wherever Green Is Worn: The Story of the Irish Diaspora is like nothing he's ever done before -- and perhaps like nothing ever done in Irish history. The esteemed journalist spent the last five years traveling the world, from Japan to Latin America, from Africa to the U.S. … [Read more...] about Book Reviews
Sláinte: Christmas Is Coming & The Goose Is Getting Fat
Christmas is one of those words that immediately brings thoughts to mind. First, and foremost in these troubled times, is the hope for peace on earth. Hard on the heels of our heartfelt sentiments come the tumbling images of gifts and feasting. Deluged by jolly Santa Clauses, decorated evergreen trees, and twinkling light displays during the holiday season, it's easy to forget … [Read more...] about Sláinte: Christmas Is Coming & The Goose Is Getting Fat
Christmas was Magic and Magic was Mother
One Christmas was so much like another in those years, to borrow a line from Dylan Thomas. Mother, who celebrated every feast day with aplomb – Shrove Tuesday with specially prepared pancakes, Halloween with monkey nuts (peanuts in the shell), bobbing for apples, and Barmbrack – saved her most elaborate plans for Christmas. And I do mean saved. We had a farm but money was far … [Read more...] about Christmas was Magic and Magic was Mother