(O) Sheehan - Sheahan Ó Síodhacháin. (The obvious derivation - TopicsExpress



          

(O) Sheehan - Sheahan Ó Síodhacháin. (The obvious derivation from síodhach, peaceful, is not accepted by some Celtic scholars). The Dalcassian sept which spread southwards accounts for the majority of Sheehans who are now very numerous in Co.s Cork, Kerry, and Limerick. Formerly also there was an Uí Maine sept of this name which, however, is rarely found in Connacht today. Read more: irishcentral/roots/Top-100-Irish-last-names-explained-103125099.html#ixzz2aAoemFdU Follow us: @IrishCentral on Twitter | IrishCentral on Facebook
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:29:03 +0000

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