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First found in Limerick, where they have held a family seat from ancient times and it is said that they arrived in Limerick about 1400, having come from the north where they were a branch of the McDonnells of Antrim. The sept were "gallowglasses," mercenary soldiers who fought for kings and chiefs. In Limerick they served the Earl of Desmond and held a family seat near the town of Rathkeale.
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What part of Ireland does the name Quinlan come from?
The Quinlan family name comes from County Meath. This is in the eastern part of Ireland, in the province of Leinster.
Why Northern Ireland as part of British empire and not Ireland?
This is because the majory of people living in it known as unionist want to remain part of the UK. At one stage the whole island of Ireland was part of the Great Britain because the king at the time took control. As time went by only the nothern end of this island wanted to remain part of Great Britain called Ulster.
Is Ireland a part of or apart from the UK?
Six counties of Northern Ireland are part of the UK. The rest of the island of Ireland is the Republic of Ireland and an independent country.
When Ireland divided into two countries which part stayed with Great Britain?
In 1922 Ireland was partitioned which created Northern Ireland and what is now the Republic Ireland. Britain and Ireland are separate islands, so no part of Ireland was with Britain, which consists of just England, Scotland and Wales. Ireland was part of the United Kingdom, which consisted at that time for Britain and Ireland, and when the Ireland was divided Northern Ireland stayed a part of the United Kingdom while the rest of Ireland became independent.
Where did the majority of Irish immigrants come from?
immigrants from Ireland come form Ireland.
What part of Ireland does the name Quinlan come from?
The Quinlan family name comes from County Meath. This is in the eastern part of Ireland, in the province of Leinster.
Why did John FKennedy come to Ireland?
His fathers family came from Wexford, in the south east of Ireland and he came to visit the place they came from. His mothers family was from Limerick but he did visit that part of Ireland
What part of Europe is the Celtic family language from?
Celtic languages originate from the British Isles and France.
What part of Ireland are Wayne Rooney grandparents from?
wayne Rooney has connection with co fermanagh ireland,has Rooney family looks just like him.
What part of the UK is part of an island neighbor of Great Britain?
Northern Ireland is on the island of Ireland.
Why is Ireland part of the UK?
Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom. Part of the island of Ireland, known as Northern Ireland, is part of the United Kingdom, but the rest of Ireland, often referred to as the Republic of Ireland, is an independent country and is not part of the United Kingdom.
Is Galway in Ireland classed as part of the UK?
No, it is in western Ireland which does not class as part of the UK.
Is Kerry in Ireland part of UK?
No. Kerry is in the Republic of Ireland which is not part of the UK. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK and Kerry is not in Northern Ireland.
Is Ireland a part of England?
Ireland was never part of England. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is not part of England. Great Britain is made up of England, Wales and Scotland. The United Kingdom includes Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are on the island of Ireland, so they do not even share a border with England and have never been part of it. The Republic of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom.
Where do trade winds originate?
Trade winds originate from the subtropical regions near the equator, where the Earth's rotation causes air to flow from east to west. These winds are responsible for steering many of the world's major weather systems and play a crucial role in global atmospheric circulation.
The republic of Ireland is part of the united kigndom true or false?
False. Only Northern Ireland is claimed as part of the United Kingdom, but not the Republic of Ireland.
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