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Roots: The Lynch Family

By James G. Ryan, Contributor
February / March 2001

February 1, 2001 by 1 Comment

The Lynch family derives from several independent clans. One of these is the Norman family De Lench who came to Ireland in the 12th century and were the most prominent of the "Tribes of Galway." These were the 14 Norman families who controlled this important medieval trading city and made it one of the few outposts in the West of Ireland that was loyal to the British crown. An … [Read more...] about Roots: The Lynch Family

Two Grandfathers

By William Kennedy, Contributor
October / November 2000

October 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

William Kennedy on his unsung origins.My grandfathers, George Kennedy and Peter McDonald, died before I was born. I came to know something of them through talks with my parents and other relatives, a few artifacts, death certificates and obituaries, and two photographs that defined them for me forever. Both photos are working-class portraits.The portrait of George Kennedy is … [Read more...] about Two Grandfathers

Roots: The Stout-Hearted Murphys

By Irish America Staff
July / August 1996

July 1, 1996 by 1 Comment

One of the most common names in Ireland, the Murphy Clan has distinguished itself in every field. Among them were an Army chaplain, poet, war hero, police commissioner, and mistress. ℘℘℘The name Murphy, the most common and widespread name in Ireland, is a derivation of the Gaelic personal name of Murchadh or Murragh, which gave rise to the different versions MacMurchadh (son of … [Read more...] about Roots: The Stout-Hearted Murphys

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