O'Halloran explained
O'Halloran [1] is the surname of the ultimate and at least two distinct Gaelic-Irish families, one in County Galway and another in south-east County Clare linked to the Dál gCais. On occasions it is translated as "stranger" or "from across the sea". The name states that this family were "importers" and were the lords, and dominant sept of Clan Fergail (Clann Fhearghaile).[2] [3] [4]
In the twelfth century the O'Hallorans were chiefs of twenty-four town lands of the túath of Clan Fergail. These lay east to the river of Galmith (or "Galway"). In the 13th century the O'Hallorans were dispossessed of their ancient inheritance of Clan Fergail by the "De Burgos" (Burke) invaders. The O'Hallorans and the O'Flahertys were obliged to emigrate to Iar (west) Connaught, where they built the castle of O'Hery.[5] [6]
The motto of the Galway family is Clann Fearghaile Abú, which comes from their dynastic name.
Name Variations include: O'Halleron, O'Hollearn, Halloran, Holloran, Hollern, Holleran, Haloran, and in Gaelic, Ó hAllmhuráin or Ó hAlluráin)
People
- Barry O'Halloran, Irish journalist
- Brian O'Halloran, American actor
- David O'Halloran, Australian Rules footballer
- Dustin O'Halloran, American pianist and composer
- Greg O'Halloran, Irish footballer
- Hal O'Halloran, American radio announcer and singer
- Jack O'Halloran, American boxer and actor
- James O'Halloran (politician), Canadian lawyer and politician
- Joseph O'Halloran, (1763–1843), major-general in the East India Company
- Kay O'Halloran, Australian-born academic
- Keith O'Halloran, Irish footballer
- Kevin O'Halloran (1937–1976), Australian swimmer
- Kevin O'Halloran (footballer) (1915–1976), Australian Rules footballer
- Mark O'Halloran (rugby league), Australian Rugby League player
- Mark O'Halloran (writer), Irish actor and screenwriter
- Martin O'Halloran (fl. 1879–1881), member County Galway Land League
- Michael O'Halloran (disambiguation), several people, including
- Michael O'Halloran (footballer), Scottish footballer
- Mick O'Halloran (1893–1960), South Australian politician
- Sharyn O'Halloran, Professor of Political Economics at Columbia University
- Stephen O'Halloran (born 1987), (soccer) footballer with Stalybridge Celtic
- Sylvester O'Halloran (1728–1807), Irish doctor
- Thomas O'Halloran (disambiguation), several people, including:
- Tom O'Halloran (Australian footballer) (1892–1970), Australian rules (VFL) footballer with South Melbourne
- Tom O'Halloran (climber) (born 1992), Australian professional rock climber
- William O'Halloran (trade unionist) (born 1870), trade union pioneer in Galway, Ireland
- William O'Halloran (cricketer) (1934–1994), Australian cricketer
- William Littlejohn O'Halloran (1806–1885), British Army officer and public servant in South Australia
Places
See also
References
- Web site: RIHLA (Journey 61):EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES PANDA STYLE– Witness to the Beginning and End of a Medieval City State 1232 -1694. Derham. Roger. 2016-10-28. WINDSONG. 2018-01-02.
- Hardinan's West Connaught
- Web site: Lords of Clan Fergail County Galway.
- Web site: RIHLA (Journey 61): THE HALL OF THE RED EARL, GALWAY – Witness to the Beginning and End of a Medieval City State 1232 -1694. Derham. Roger. 2016-10-28. WINDSONG. 2018-05-16.
- Hardinan's West Connaught
- Web site: Lords of Clan Fergail, County Galway.
