Do you have a County Mayo surname? What are the typical County Mayo surnames? Read on to find out more about this beautiful Irish County with a rich heritage and history.

The Great Evolution of Irish Surnames – Where Your Irish Surname Fits

In this article, we look at Irish Surnames – their origins and evolution. See if you can find the Irish surnames in your family tree in one of the sections below.

Irish Homelands – County Westmeath

Welcome to this Irish Homelands feature as we head to County Westmeath for an on-the-ground research into our members ancestry!

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Saints, Scholars and Irish Family Surnames

A few weeks back, I mentioned Thomas Cahill’s book “How the Irish Saved Civilisation” – and I know a lot of our readers have already come across it. It tells the story of how Irish monks set about preserving Greek, Roman and early Christian knowledge through their manuscripts and teaching. It’s a wonderful little book…

County Tipperary Surnames and Places

County Mayo is one of our favourite counties in Ireland. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it is a region steeped in history, natural beauty, and cultural significance. For many people of Irish descent worldwide, Mayo represents an important connection to their ancestral roots. This post explores County Mayo surnames, their origins, geography, and…