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This is an Anglicized form of the Old Gaelic patronymic "MacDonnchadha", which translates as "the son of Donnchadha". The name itself consists of elements meaning "brown (donn)", plus "battle (chatha)". Originally, two separate clans existed in Ireland, the first in Connacht, and these MacDonnchadha's were a branch of the MacDermots, the 8th Century Kings of Connacht. The second clan, whose chiefs held the Castle of Kanturk in County Cork, and who were known as the bards of Duhallow, were a branch of the MacCarthys. The name is now rare in Cork, original nameholders, it is believed, changing their name to MacCarthy...

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Murtagh McDonough or Donough, father of William McDonough, who married Ellen Biggen in 1849 in Liverpool

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Murtagh McDonough about 1800

Melissa McDonough

I would love to know more about the McDonagh’s that live in inishlackan. My great grandfather was Michael circa 1860 his father most likely being Richard circa 1830

Lynnette Atkinson

My g g grandfather was Barnard or Brian McDonough, he came from Sligo, he was married to Ellen O'Connor. He migrated to Glasgow, and eventually settled in the north of England. I would love to find records of their birth and marriage, and families. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Lynnette Atkinson