The O'Rorkes were the historic rulers of Breifne.
O'Rorke may refer to several different people:
Kinsella is a surname of Irish Gaelic origin, developed from the original form Cinnsealach, meaning "proud". The Kinsella sept is native in part of the modern County Wexford in Leinster, a district formerly called the Kinsellaghs. The oldest documentary mention of the surname appears in the Ancient Records of Leinster, dated to 1170, where the son of the King of Leinster is named as Enna Cinsealach. Originally pronounced KIN-səl-ə, it is also often found pronounced kihn-SEL-lə. This surname is most often found in Ireland, Northern Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Molloy or O'Molloy is an Irish surname, anglicised from Ó Maolmhuaidh, maolmhuadh meaning 'Proud Chieftain'. They were part of the southern Uí Néill, the southern branch of the large tribal grouping claiming descent from Niall of the Nine Hostages, the fifth-century king who supposedly kidnapped St Patrick to Ireland. They held power over a large part of what is now Co Offaly, where the surname is still very common. A second family were the O Maoil Aodha, 'descendant of the devotee of (St) Aodh', from maol, literally 'bald', a reference to the distinctive tonsure sported by early Irish monks. As well as Molloy, this surname has also been anglicised as Mulloy, Malloy, Maloy, 'Miley' and 'Millea'. The name arose in east Connacht, in the Roscommon/east Galway region, and remains numerous there today.
O'Brian is an Irish surname and may refer to:
Noonan is an Irish surname.
Quigley is a surname of Irish origin derived from the Gaelic Ó Coigligh meaning "descendant of Coigleach (male)" or Ní Choigligh meaning "descendant of Coigleach (female)."
Mulgrew is a name of Irish origin, which is an anglicization of the Gaelic name O'Maolchraoibhe. Mulgrew is used as a surname or given name, and may refer to:
Neill is an Irish surname, and may refer to
O'Rourke is an Irish Gaelic clan based most prominently in what is today County Leitrim. The family were the historic rulers of Breifne and later West Breifne until the 17th century. The O'Rourke Clan Chief was at odds with the O'Reilly Chief because both clans contested each other for the title Prince of Breifne.
Murtagh is an Irish surname, and may refer to:
Kelleher is an anglicized spelling of the Irish surname derived from Ó Céileachair, meaning "descendant of Céileachar"; Céileachar as a personal name means "spouse-loving", "companion dear", or "lover of company". Other anglicized spellings include "Kelliher", "Kellegher" and "Keller".
Dowling is an Irish surname. It is an anglicised form representing two unrelated clans:
The surname Monaghan is a family name originating from the province of Connacht in Ireland. Mostly a last name.
The name Heffernan is derived from the Irish name Ó hIfearnáin, which comes from the given name Ifearnan meaning "demon". Heffernan gives rise to alternatives such as Heffernon and Hefferan. The name sometimes contains the O' prefix.
O'Doherty is a surname, part of the O'Doherty family. Notable persons with that surname include:
Rorke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Rourke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Twomey is an Irish Gaelic clan based most prominently in what is today County Cork. The paternal ancestors of the clan are of the Corcu Loígde; the Twomey clan originated from Donnchadh na Tuaima who was himself a member of the O'Leary family. The Twomey family motto is "fortis undis et armis" which translates to 'strong waves and arms'.
Fallon is an Irish surname and refers to the clan name Ó Fallamháin or Ó Fallúin.
Coffey is an Irish surname, from Ó Cobhthaigh. Notable people with the surname include:
Paddy O'Rourke may refer to: