Did you know that Ireland, the beautiful emerald isle, was one of the very first countries to adopt the use of surnames or better yet Irish surnames? Many the Irish surnames of come from the reign of Brian Boru and the clans of that time. Brian Boru was the High King of Ireland who was defeated protecting Ireland from a Vikings invasion.
surnames
- Posted by: Jennifer DerrigCategories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , Irish Wit & Wisdom , Ireland , Blog , Education , History of IrelandTags: surnames , surname meaning , last name meaning , last name , irish surnames , irish names , irish last names
Categories
- Blog (93)
- Celtic Jewelry (116)
- Jewelry Care (14)
- Irish Wedding Traditions (21)
- Education (128)
- Travel to Ireland (35)
- Legends and Folklore (56)
- Celtic Wedding Guide (19)
- Celtic Culture (60)
- History of Ireland (64)
- Irish Recipes (13)
- Irish Blessings (20)
- Irish Jewelry (119)
- Claddagh Rings (32)
- News (136)
- Celtic Holidays (130)
- Irish Traditions (189)
- Irish Wit & Wisdom (7)
- Ireland (63)
Recent Posts
The Power of Words: How Irish Blessings Uplift the Soul
March 28, 2023
Palm Sunday in Ireland: A Celebration of Faith and Tradition
March 25, 2023
Archive
Tags
halloween claddagh irish jewelry claddagh ring samhain christmas celtic jewelry mothers day st. patrick's day claddagh ring meaning celtic cross valentine's day birthstones birthstone birthstone jewelry celtic knot wedding traditions recipes irish sayings trinity knot celtic celtic mothers knot celtic knots traditions the irish jewelry company irish blessing wedding ireland wedding band saint brigid fairies wedding rings blessings st. patrick irish christmas irish blessings autumn celtic cross meaning jewelry family jewelry how to wear a claddagh ring colcannon saint patrick's day scottish celtic festival scotch irish celtic sisters knot travel gift guide irish soda bread