Kissane (surname) explained

Kissane is an Irish surname, particularly associated with County Kerry.^{[1] [2]} It originates as an anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Cíosáin, which was also anglicised as Cashman–the anglicisation of Kissane is more popular in County Kerry, while Cashman is more popular in County Cork.

Notable people with the surname Kissane include:

• Andy Kissane (born 1959), Australian poet and novelist
• David Kissane (born 1951), Australian psychiatrist
• Eamon Kissane (1899-1979), Irish politician
• Edward Kissane (1886-1959), Irish priest
• Jack Kissane (1936-2022), Irish Gaelic footballer and army officer
• Jim Kissane (born 1946), American basketball player
• Paudie Kissane (born 1980), Irish Gaelic footballer
• Richard Kissane (1868-?)

Notes and References

1. Book: Michael C. O'Laughlin. Families of Co. Kerry, Ireland. 1 March 1999. Irish Roots Cafe. 978-0-940134-36-2. 88.
2. Book: Michael C. O'Laughlin. The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small. 2002. Irish Roots Cafe. 978-0-940134-09-6. 169. The Kissane family is traditionally linked to Co. Kerry in Ireland..