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Having Trouble with Irish Name Variants?

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Many times, Irish names baffle me.  Here is a recent article in Vita Brevis, the NEHGS blog, with links to resources which may help: Vita Brevis: Irish name variations

in Genealogy Help by Vic Watt G2G6 Pilot (336k points)
edited by Vic Watt

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Thanks Vic, Interesting reading. After seeing this I just bought a copy from an on line store for $3 and shipping from England was free.

Musty old books are much better than on line white screens.
by Richard Devlin G2G6 Pilot (425k points)

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