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Murphy (Ó Murchadha or Mac Murchadha) is the most common surname in Ireland.
It arose independently in several parts of Ireland: Tyrone, Sligo, and Wexford.
Today it is found in Wexford, Carlow, Cork, Kerry. The Ulster Murphys are strong in Armagh and the surname is widepread in Ulster. A more modern spelling is Ó Murchú (pronounced ó murrakhoo).
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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.
Where did the majority of Irish immigrants come from?
immigrants from Ireland come form Ireland.
Where is the island of Éire?
Éire is the official name of Ireland. Ireland would be the name. Technically only part of the island of Ireland is known as Éire, as part of it is Northern Ireland, but Ireland is the answer you are looking for.
What part of Ireland is does the surname Gaughan come from?
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What part of Ireland did Moncrief come from?
Moncrief is a name that is of Scottish origin, not Irish. It comes from a place called Moncreiffe Hill, which is near Perth in Scotland. Like many names for Scotland, people with the name would have come from Scotland and settled in various parts of Ireland.
When did north Ireland join the UK?
Ireland became part of the United Kingdom in 1801. At that time it was all of Ireland that was part of it. Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1922. At that time it stayed part of the United Kingdom, while the rest of Ireland became independent.
What is the name of irelands continent?
No, Ireland is not a continent. Ireland can refer to a country and to an island. Ireland is part of the continent of Europe.
Are Northern and Southern Ireland part of the UK?
Only Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. The rest of the island of Ireland, which you are referring to by the incorrect term Southern Ireland, is not part of the United Kingdom. The official name for that part of the island of Ireland is Éire or Ireland and it is also referred to as the Republic of Ireland. It is independent.
How did Northern Ireland get its name?
It is literally a geographic reference, as it is in the northern part of the island of Ireland, though there are parts of the geographic north of Ireland that are in Northern Ireland.
How did Laois get its name?
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Most of the settlers in Appalachia come from what part of the world?
England, Ireland, and Scotland
What are Common names for Ireland?
Geographically Ireland is the island of Ireland. Politically The six counties in the North of the island, which are part of the UK, are commonly known as Northern Ireland. The remaining 26 counties are officially known as Ireland or to distinguish it more precisely from geographic/social meanings the Republic of Ireland. Socially Within the Republic of Ireland and to Irish people, Ireland is always known simply as Ireland Southern Ireland is often heard if you're in England, Scotland or Wales. Irish people don't use this term. It's not rude or offensive, it's just considered to be wrong. Eire - is the Irish (Gaelic) name for it, and it's considered a bit odd to use this term by Irish people if you're speaking English, in the same way that referring to Germany as Deutschland or Spain as Espana would be considered odd. It is used in the UK as an alternative to Southern Ireland. Hibernia - would be the Latin name and is used if people are getting fancy.
