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I had often passed the seductive signpost for the island after coming over the vast and empty Roundstone bog. On a grey April day the cone of nearby Cashel Hill had emerged from the mist to dominate this bogscape. But slowly the sun came out and dissolved the cloud, revealing the Twelve Bens, which dwarfed everything. You can see why this mountain range is iconic: their clustered, alpine profile pierces the skyline from north Connemara right down to the Burren. But in Listening to the Wind , the first of his Connemara trilogy of books, Tim Robinson says use of the language has declined to the point that it is no longer a bona fide Irish-speaking community. The trail followed a quiet road past granite walls caked in lichen and moss, old peatland inundated by the tides, and patches of earth blackened by the burning of gorse.

The trail runs down the west side of the island, looking over the water to sandy Gorteen Bay, Errisbeg Hill and the village of Roundstone. This was before the first bridge was built, when the island could only be reached by scrambling across rocks at low tide. But when the ranch failed, Blake brought new settlers in from nearby Carna. I walked down to a pier overlooking Roundstone Bay, and stopped to explore the tidepools. These habitats are our own miniature coral reefs, rich in biodiversity.

In one I counted beadlet anemones, polychaete worms, a rock goby, tiny crustaceans, limpets, dog whelks, and algae and lichens. In fact, most elderly Connemara people remembered the happiness of their youth rather than the hardship. I made my way back to the marked route past the ruined chapel of St Mathias, another small harbour, and back towards mainland Connemara. Trail map at irishtrails. Suitability: Easy. Minor roads and tracks. Cross the bridge and the trailhead is on your left.

Distance and time: 6km,two hours. My extension added an extra 3km. I found that we were in western Ireland from the Genealogical Center at Trinity College back in I did not know about the island of Inis Ni, but will look into it out of curiosity if nothing else. Celtic vrs Gaelic. Hi Linda — thanks very much for sharing — I have also sent you a private email on some items in your post.

Is it Viking or Gaelic in origination? A bit of both Joe — the name comes from a Norse first name — so there is probably a lot of mixed Gaelic and Viking blood in the family! My Father always told me his grandfather was Irish and he believed him to be born in Mullingar. However he did say that this grandfather was married twice, one in Eire and once in Limavaddy in the North. My parents took my brother and I to Ireland back in and I very much loved the country. I hope to return there one day. Hi Jackie — Lynch is one of those Irish names that sprang up in many parts of the island. It can also be of later Norman origin. That can make it quite difficult to track down! Thank you for your work. Still working on subgroups- project for Eogonauts, Sullivans and two Mulcahys.

Going to take Geno 2. DNA and then possibly the Brittian Chromo 2. A very long time looking-about 30 years. Still searching. I know we have family in Ireland and want to meet them before I leave this earth. Your work is just facinating and adds so much to what I have already accumulated. Can you relate again your findings of the Mulcahys?? Hi Marcia — thanks for sharing and the feedback. Usually found in North Munster — Tipperary. Martin came to US or Cornwall Canaday area.

Moses Tobins wife was Mary Lyster born approx. That is all we know about him. We are trying to find out more about the Tobin history. Thanks so much — love the site — lots of info. Our family is doing the genealogy search. Any help would be great. Hi Lynn — thanks for the feedback. Tobin was a Norman name originally St Aubyn that came to Ireland after the 12th century. They mostly settled in the Kilkenny and Tipperary areas. Hi Mike, I was able to find my ggrandmothers naturalization papers online. She listed my ggrandfather as being from Donegal.

But you will mainly find it originating in County Offaly. Regretfully, I do not have his parents name or any other family member. I do remember my dad saying he thought the name was changed not by choice when arriving in the US. Fortunately, I have had much better luck with my Byrne paternal grandmother family. So I do know where some of my roots were planted. Thanks for the info…. Tracing the McCoy side of the family. Is it a variation of McGee? Can you verify any of this for me? Thanks, Patty. Patty — almost exactly right. The McCoy family are mostly in north Ulster. When did the Bergin name first show up in Ireland?

Hi Sue — the Bergin name — like many Gaelic surnames — came about sometime before the 13th century. They were always a clan but the surname system only came about from the s onwards. When do you expect this book to come out? Or in other words do you have a tentative date? I do genealogy and am from the Bergin and Scully line. My Scully line is a huge brick wall for me and the Bergin line even though I have more info on it I am only back to the time frame. I would like to read your books and see what is says about the family lines to hopefully get a better understanding of how they moved around, so I am hoping your book is going to tell stuff like that.

Stoker is an English surname that arrived in Ireland from the s onwards — spread throughout the country but mostly in Dublin. Came to Ireland with the Normans from the s onwards. Means a person from Wales where the Normans came from! Hoping to find trace of this family one day..!! Hi trying to find some relatives in Northern Ireland. The McCartney family in settled in Ireland from Scotland in Theophilus McCartney immigrated to Canada in the His parents were Alexander and Ellen Robb. What tribe would we be with Thanks for the great work. Will this book be available in Canada.

The internet, and many books, are full of stories that people present as facts — and insist on them being correct. I think it is more useful to have an open mind — and be prepared to entertain a number of possibilities. From there George Macartney emigrated to Ulster from Scotland in the s. He is the original ancestor of many of the families of Macartney in Ulster and Ireland. He bought the property of Lissanoure in near Cloughmills Co. This suggests that a branch of the McCartans moved to Scotland at some time OR share a common ancestor. Of course, when they travelled to Scotland they become part of the Clan Mackintosh. Mis ancestros Mulvihill vinieron en a Argentina desde Lognford.

Me gustaria saber su origen, ya que no aparece en la lista de apellidos. Is our surname Irish or Scottish? I am having difficulty finding any information in Ireland. A couple of possibilities James: 1. From the scottish surname Darroch — this would also be found in County Down and Antrim. I found a court case in whiche it states that Bernard Colgan was born before in Ireland and lists his siblings as Andrew, John, Mary, Thomas and Kiernan b my great, great grandfather. Bernard died in , before our census records became more detailed.

Any ideas on how I can find where in Ireland they were born? Hi Matyann — Colgans are usually from one of two different places — either county Derry or county Offaly. Derry was known as County Londonderry. Thank you mike for the clarifation! I was leaning toward Offlay…. Keep up the great work, this site is excellent! Hi mike this is my first time looking up my irish heritage I wanted to know id you could tell me where the name Mcafee would be at? I have hit a road block, can you suggest where I can look.

Are there any records from there that could help me? DNA has been done, I carry the Celtic gene. Gary, Did you get an answer for your question? The snag is that my great-great grandfather Benjamin Finner is listed as being born in England about His wife, Mary Mantil, was born in County Cork It has long been diputed in my birth family, whether Finner was originally Irish or English. My guess would be that it is a Planter name — but that is only a guess.

Can you tell me anything at all about locations where they might be? Are they Scotch, Irish and where to locate-I am just getting started-any help appreciated! Often found in Counties Galway and Limerick. Thank you for allowing me to join this page and allowing me to read all the articles. I find them very helpful. My family is based out of upstate NY. I am trying to find as much information as I can about our name as I am then able to make a christmas gift for my grandmother. My last name is Collett and my grandmothers name is McSheehy.

I believe we were based out of Cork but that obviously is possibly just our leaving point. We are very proud of our Irish heritage. Any bits of information or links you may be able to let me know of I would greatly appreciate. Hi James — good to have you here! The McSheehys were from Cork. They were originally a Galloglass mercenary Norse soldiers from the Hebrides who settled in Ireland after the s.

Hello Mike, Thrilled to discover this page! I know my gr. Hope you can give me some advice. Thanks for your help in anticipation. Hi Pam — great to have you here! On Wylie — this was an English planter name that came to Ulster in the s. Four of my third great grandparents were born in Ireland and some of their descendants immigrated to Canada. Anyways, it is nice to see that Tipperary might not be just a family story. Always looking…. Thanks for the info. Would like any info about the origin, meaning and ancestry of the name. Hi Maureen, Kealy is one of those names that can be the English version of a few Irish names.

It can be found in various parts of the country including Armagh, Laois, Meath etc. The best way to narrow it down is to find out more about where your relatives departed from. Hope this helps — Mike. I saw a version of my name in the Airgialla section. We spell it McAnally. I know this is a stupid question but is there a difference and what it would be?

Thank You. Mike, I know you mentioned it once before…can you tell me again where you think the Scottish Irwins settled in Ireland? We have family coming to Ireland next summer to try to find the area s. Best of luck in your new endeavor! Nancy Irwin. All the best and thanks for the best wishes. Hi Mike, What a job you haven done! I know we all appreciate the time you have spent and I look forward to your book as well. I see that Finnegans show up in two parts of the island, are they different clans? Sure makes finding families tough! Thanks again for your page! Hi Lauri — I do like your point about first names, but it does make things interesting! Finnegans were different clans all right. Thanks for the feedback and all the best — Mike. There is a MacGill mixed in on that side, as well, that I know of.

I think it was shaped like a peninsula? That is the homwe of the Sullivan Beara clan! I have many Irish names in my linage, but I want most to start with my maiden name Houlihan. Any info? Hi Janet — Houlihan is quite popular in North Kerry with the spelling. Its one of those names that has a lot of different spellings around the country — but when its Houlihan, its from Munster! Hi Susan — Acheson is Sottish name that has been in Ireland since the s. It is scattered in small pockets around the country. For a name that is extremely numerous, my McBrides are taking a bit of tracking down. Grandfather, Archibald McBride, married in That may be a useful line of enquiry for you. Thanks for the preview!

Some claimed Scotts-Irish descent while the other line claims only Irish descent and were from County Antrim. Any idea where the truth or middle ground lies? Any help is greatly appreciated. On the surname Carson — that is a name of Scottish origin, but very numerous in Antrim since the s. I found Long but did not see Trotter anyway. Is it only English? Thanks so much,. Hi Linda — to the best of my knowledge, yes. Do you have a Trotter ancestor from Ireland? Hey Mike, thanks to a friend on Facebook I found this, and its been nice to read and learn on some surnames. Fine job you are doing with all the replys and all.

Now for my turn in asking a question about a surname, lol. When I was in high school not too long ago we had a project to do about family history, and through the asking of my relatives I found that in the s I had some relatives come over from Ireland but thats the furthest back I can find, the name I was given was Kayo, know anything about that one? Thanks in advance. Kayo is a difficult one — it may have been subject to chinese whispers down through the years …. Do let me know if you get more information. As an Irish Callaway, I have often searched for my name.

My Grandmother told me it was originally spelled Callaweigh…later I was advised that it was corrupted from Calbhaigh to MacCallabhaigh. THX for any help…even if it is the dreaded EP…. Would either of those spellings be on your list from the Waterford area? I have also been able to find Tracys from Hacketstown, Carlow, Ireland which I believe is a gr gr grandmother. When and from where did the Smith name originate from as that is a maiden name from the same area in Carlow. Will your book have information and links to assist with searches for our Irish ancestors? On the book — yes it will — but more in the way of helping you fill in the bigger picture of the surnames in your family and the places they come from.

However, I will also include a list of other resources for more fact finding. Mike I know this is a dumb question but have you been to Cavan yet. I have been following you on facebook and so far I either missed it or you are not there yet. Getting back to searching again. Seems like family in US have been estranged for years and most are no longer alive.

Hi Bettie — I have yet to feature much from Cavan as I have yet to visit for pics etc. Stay tuned! I will be very interested to see more featuring County Cavan myself! I have traced my Irish ancestry back to Miles Riley, who came to Virginia in as a surveyor for the English. He and his descendants were so prolific, I think I may be related to half the eastern coast of the U. Thanks for sharing Mike — now added to our list.

The name Grogan was from Connaught but is now found all over Ireland. I was wondering if you could tell me any information on them. When he was on his way west in a wagon train around he met his future wife. Her maiden name was Whitehorse they were married around or Hi Terry — I have only added your Reid in the recent past. It will show up in later articles. I did not realize that my fathers family name of Field is Irish. Was surprised to see that and thank you. They all talk about being English and not Irish descent on that side. However, I did not see my mothers family name of Glynn listed.

They immigrated to the US about or so….. I always thought they were from the western part of Ireland but some insight here would be helpful. Hi Deborah — Field in Ireland is sometimes of English origin, but often of Norman origin and sometimes a Gaelic name also — a real all-rounder! Glynn is McGlynn — it came from Westmeath originally by moved out into Clare and the western counties. Cassidy and Coffey from Cork and Roscomman. Unfortunately Grandfather ended up in a Brooklyn orphanage and we have little more than his parents names to go on. Im stuck at the arrival in USA in and no record anywhere tells me where they were from in Ireland, seems all documents mention place of birth and origin as Ireland but no locale or township. In some cases the death certificates can not even be located.

I pretty well expected to see MacHale in Connaught but never realized the name was of such early origin. Ballina and Westport have also been mentioned in family stories. I am wondering if you anything about my second name. I know that you will only find this name in the west of County Cork, around the catchment of kinsale and bandon. Its first mentioned in the Eliz Fiants, where two bros of the name are pardoned. I dont know!!!

But would love to find out. Mike just a quick question. Shortly after the English came my family followed them to England. Most of my family records are either lost or destroyed. Any help with this would be appreciated! Thanks bud. They were from Offaly and were a branch of the Dempseys. I never see anything about our family name, Brannigan. I know they emigrated from Count Tyrone but little else.

Where did they originate? Hi there, I really love this and I just staryed getting into my familys geanology. My mothers side is easy they have our three main main family branches mapped out for centuries going back its remarkable, but on my dads side its a little more murky. Keating is a Norman name that arrived in Ireland in the s and settled mostly in the counties of Wexford and Kilkenny. My known ancestors came from Clogorrow, north of Athy, Co. Any thoughts? Hi Edward — well spotted — that was oversight on my part in this article since corrected in the book. Dunnes were lords of an expensive part of modern County Laois. Hi, first of all thank you for everything that you do in helping us learn more about our Irish heritage. I have some research to do here in the US first.

I am enjoying doing the research and hopefully will be able to find information on my G-G-G grandfather Ahern. Again, thanks so much for the information you provide. It is certainly helping me find my past! Take care. Hi Ann — thank you for letting me know! You are right about the Barry name. Regarding the Healy name, I wrote about it today in the Letter from Ireland. The Cork Healys were from Donoghmore in north Cork originally.

I have been told that Savage originates from County Down, but cannot find them there now. The Savages came over in approx to the USA. I want to find more information on them in Ireland. Can you guide me in the direction to find information? Lots of them there even today. A branch is also found in County Cork. Hi Mike, my surname Kilkelly is fairly uncommon so was half expecting it to be missing from above.

Suitably impressed to see it listed. I also heard there was another clan called Killykellys. Not sure if there is any link there. Appreciate if you can shed some light. Where can I get hard copy of your book? Go raibh mait agat. Killkelly and Killikelly are from the same Irish name. On the Tribes of Ireland book — only available as ebook. Hi Mike, was just wondering about where in Ireland my family name is from, which is Galaway. And also wondering about my married name Gathright, where is it from. Any help wouled be appreciated. Thank you Karen Gathright. Love this site, wish I had found it much sooner! Looking forward to finding more about grandparents ancestors from Ireland. Links have been very helpful resources.

Thanks for sharing your gift, Mike! Do you have any information on how they might have ended up so far from the rest of the clan? Thanks so much! I was absolutely thrilled to see the name of my Irish ancestor Turlough and the history to I was sorry I did not get the first newsletter about him. So hope I can find out more about my family. My Gr. My Gr, Grandfather was 6 foot 5 inches. He married my Gr. Grandmother was terrified that when my Gr. Grandfather went back to meet family in Canada that they would not let him come home. He never was a US citizen, keeping his citizenry in Canada! His wives name was Mary Devlin from Co Tyrone.

I would like to know the origins of the above names I think this is a great website. Hello there! Her father was a silver miner who unfortunately abandoned her and her young mother as he made his fortune. His surname was Cota. Many in Baja California named Cota claim Irish roots. My mother does not. I am sure it is because of a broken heart. Is Cota an Irish surname? My maiden name is Gormley. I have relatives still in Co. Tyrone although I believe the Gormleys originated in Donegal. I have a cousin whose maiden name is Boyle.

When she got married, I wondered how her family considered themselves more of Scottish descent than Irish. Her father had been born and raised in Scotland. What can you tell me about Gormleys I did read once that the Gormley clan was somehow connected to Niall of the Nine Hostages. Also, how did the Boyles wind up in Scotland? My Grandmother told me her relatives came from County Cork, Ireland.

Not sure which ones but their names are McMahon and McMullen. Would like to know in what town. I put husband and wife together if that helps identify a location. Hi My Maiden Nme is Sheen.. Any info you may have regarding the Sheen Family would be highly appreciated… Many Thanks.. I found there, York might come from county Langford. Any other leads? I am a Dibble do you know if they are from Ireland or are they likely from England, Wales or Scotland and where specifically? Same question for Soreghan and Stevens.

Hi I am new here and am thrilled to have found your site. Thanks, Sandra. Looking for the origin of their name. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My wife and I just spent a week in Drougheda trying to get started with my genealogy. We intend to come back this summer to kick around a little more. Most of my Kelledy cousins live in Drougheda or Clonmel these days — but the root of our group comes from just west of Dundalk, county.

I knew our name O Doherty was from the original tribes in Ulster in reading your first book. It is interesting to see it here in the Irish. Can you tell me any more of the Doherty clan? That was very informative and interesting. My family surname is Fennessy and usually very difficult to find information about, so this was very helpful. Other family names are Joyce, Hegarty, Brennan and Noonan.

Do you have any information on those names? Anyone know anything about the Delaneys? My grandmothers maiden name is knee I found references to it but really interested in a little more knowledge. Cork, and the Quigley family , from Silvermines, Co. I know the Quigley family originated in Mayo county, and migrated to Tipperary, for reasons unknown. Was wondering if you had any information on either the Ahern or Quigley last names? Would like to know my GGmothers Byrne origins. I know she came from County Wicklow specifically I believe the town of Ashford. Any info regarding my family history would be greatly appreciated since my mother who is from Dublin and is going to be 92 yrs of age is greatly interested in knowing about her ancestry too….

Have a small clue that they were in Roscommon, but not able to find them….. My 3x great grandfather was Charles Maloy, b. Amazing site to aquire Irish heritage info.. I did read that the names had evolved over the years as well abreviated in some cases to son of Quillen Quillan etc etc.. Any idea if its all the same clan from back when? I recently found out my family are from Ireland. Our last name was originally MacMahon but was changed when they moved to the United States.

Our last name now is Mack. Where would be a great place to look further into this? Thanks for this info. My 2x great grandfather, Denis Fogarty immigrated to Ingersoll, Ontario. I believe his father was Michael Fogarty County Tipperary? Are you familiar with any of these family lines? So glad I found your page. Trying to read all I can before my first visit next week.

My paternal grandmother was a Winston from Ballinlough Roscommon. Where did the surname Winston originate? He is a Collins, born in in Maryland. It appears his father was a first generation American and his mother was a Costello who arrived in What area of Ireland should I center my research on? Thanks in advance for any response. I am so happy to have found your site and appreciate your hard work. Mike, My surname, McGinty, seems to have been a smaller tribe as it is rarely mentioned in these heritage books.

The common spin places us from Donegal? This may be a product of the Valuation. My branch, however, left Ireland in the s, almost years earlier. Can place us in a tribe? Thanks, Phil. I am descended from the Conroy Family of Galway. I know the family prior to coming to the US lived near the Bay. I was contacted by a researcher in England who believed that The Conroy family could have had Viking heritage. I found that that a member of the Conroy family was referred to as a sea-king which I believe is a Norse term.

Any thoughts on this? Heagney is my maiden name and different members of the family have different ideas where we came from! Seems the current family names are the same as the ancestors names. Maria came from Ireland but no one in the family knows where she was born. Perhaps you can help me. I have read the registry above and was not able to find our family name from Ireland. I know that several names over the years were change from the Mc, Mac, O, etc. I am not sure whether this would apply with our family name or not. Our family was from the above Dublin I know. My great grandfather had come to America and had served in the Army during the time of Chief Joseph, if the family story holds true.

Then I got another message from one of my sisters that he was again in the Calvary with a corporal status. Thank you very much. Joan Reeves. Do you know of those names? My Moore line is from Cavan. So confusing and so many variations. In my hours spent searching I never see anyone else ask. County Kildare? I,m trying to find info on my relative Cardinal Edward McCabe—I have his birth and death info—but can not find any thing on his parents —grandparents-siblings etc any help would be appreciated.

Hi from Germany, we know that most Keohanes come from County Cork, but…. Any informagtion would be appreciated. Murdy is not a common name and I do realize the evolution of surnames, just always hope to see it on anything historical I read or search. I cannot confirm what name it came from or tribe. I have a feeling it comes from Scotland into Ireland. Do you have any thoughts on this, most appreciated it you do!

I wanted to know if the name Farmer is in Ireland were and when did it come of the name? Just read this info and wondering where Fermanagh fits into the tribal areas? Also searching for information on my Clearys, Gilroys, Owens from Fermanagh. Was told Clearys may have originally come from Donegal. Have my gggrandfather in Fermanagh abt Before that They didnt say. Any Thoughts? They are lost after america. Why can I not find them. There are a few books written that state that Michael came from Ireland with his brother John, and was involved in the Rev War. In Owens book, The story of Alabama, Vol. Name I am looking for is McGaughnea. I cannot find out where in Ireland it comes from. All of the answers I get is Not found. Can you help me?

I am at a brick wall. Hi Mike, Fascinating information, thank you. With much appreciation for your work. Do you have any knowledge of the Dorroughs? Where they came from? In my website, I have documented our 4 foreparents lines as far back as possible. The Irish name search is McKeown. A cousin Donal McKeown has done the major work. He has 4 possible siblings back to Co. I am just fascinated by my Irish ancestors.. Hi Mike, My question is in regards to my maiden name, Loghry. It was originally Loughry. We pronounce it now — Log — ree, however ,it used to be Lock — ree. My ancestor originally immigrated from Ireland in the s. I understand that means our ancestors first immigrated from Scotland during the plantations in the s. The name appears to be gaelic. Assuming so, that would mean the Loughrys were Scots — gaelic?

Heather — Loughrey is an Irish Gaelic name from around Mayo. Not sure as to what territory they were from. Wondering if there is any insight on my name, Bryant. But I have never been able to find where the McElhaneys can be found in Ireland. My great-grandfather immigrated from Scotland but his parents were listed as born in Ireland. I do believe his mother was a Kane. Other family names are McHugh, Dwyer and Black. I would love to know more of what you know of your heritage. They seem to have a lot of connections to the Blacks, Buchanans and Cheatleys who also came to Centralia, many of whom were from Letterkenny, Donegal.

Thats a big Donegal surname…. They spell it McElhinney but its the same… just spelt a bit more phonetically… its the name of a big store in Ballybofey… I think a McElhinney bought Glenveagh castle…. Hope that helps! A great gaelic clan of Donegal. Hello, My daughter is in 5th grade doing a heritage report. I was wondering about the last name Laffert. Any information on this name would be most helpful. What a great site! My ancestors immigrated from co. However whenever I do any research I can never find any pertaining to the last name Madill in Ireland anywhere. Any info you have would be great. J Madill. I have searched since for my Mullen ancestors.

I know that my gggrandfather, Patrick Mullen was born c. He and his brother Dennis c. Brother Lawrence was born Jan and sister Hannah born in , all in Ireland. I still find it hard to imagine that NO ONE is looking for any of my ancestors to put into their own family tree. Thank you for all that you do and for the wonderful history that you share. My great-great granddaddy Holland was born in County Cork. Am looking to expand on the family tree and, Lord willing, visit the place of my Irish side. Trying to trace my roots before a long awaited trip to Ireland.

I am thinking my family originated from Scotland. I believe this because There is a Johnston on the Scotland map. Also I don't understand "Ulster" and have never found the meaning of the word. Can you give me some insight into my family name and how they got to Londonderry. Thank You,. Hello Mike , thank you for this site ,now my family names are McGlynn, ODonnellsand Gillespie ,have two baptismal certificate for two great aunts from the Parish of donagmore , but can not fined any mcglynn [ any one out there can point me some were , and thank you all [ps my name is ginger youngs of Pocahontas arkansas. Trying to find something about family name of Mines. Upon looking at the list of names associated with each area I am assuming that my family must of had another surname than the one they used in America.

Thomas and James Alexander Keown came to American in and County Down is suppose to be their home. The father Dave Roche had already died as well as some children. My Mom thought the Roche name may have originated in France. In Canada the name was pronounced Roach. Do you know the background of French connection to Ireland? Just found a part about the Normans. Found that Roche was a Norman name. Thanks for your site. Enjoying it. County Longford? You are inspiring me to think I can break the brick wall on these ancestors. Research helped me find my Scottish roots… it took a few years… I would love to have the same happen with my Irish roots.

Your site is very encouraging. I am a Kane. Fondly, Kristin. And I really have to start from as recent as my grandfather, as I have really no handed down genealogy. Ran across your site and am hoping to glean some help in even tracing the origin of the name from the beginning. I am now confused. My grandfater, paternal, reminded me of a little irish gnome, but insisted he was Scot. I can find records of the Stewart side, grandfather being born in Bala Castle Scotland, but I have no scottish dna only irish, Addison and Foster were from England to US but before that????

Can you help? Did you do Ancestry DNA? And were they able to be that specific as to say Irish rather than British Isles? Macs and Mcs.