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

County Mayo Surnames & Places

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.

How The Irish Saved Civilisation (#742)

In this episode, we look at the time of the Brehon laws of Ireland and take an example of just some of these Gaelic common laws that held our society together. We also chat about the Brehon families and some of the Irish surnames associated with these families. We then go on to chat about…

An Irish Placename Travels Abroad to the City of Baltimore.

If you were to pull out a map of your area this moment and have a look, how many places would you spot named after Irish villages, towns and counties? As you may have noticed, anywhere that the Irish – and other nationalities settled in numbers – they also brought along the names of their…

How The Irish Saved Civilisation

County Galway, located on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Connacht, is a region of diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant traditions. For many people of Irish descent worldwide, Galway represents a significant connection to their ancestral roots. This article explores the common County Galway surnames, its origins, geography, and the…