Clans

Flanaghan, Flannigan, O’ Flanagan, Ó Flannagáin.   The name Ó Flannagáin comes from the Gaelic word “Flann”, a personal name which means red or ruddy. There were several different septs...

Flanaghan, Flannigan, O’ Flanagan, Ó Flannagáin. Flanagan Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Flanagan...

Gilpatrick, Kilpatrick, Mac Giolla, Phádraig.   Fitzpatrick is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Phádraig, and is not Norman despite the ‘Fitz’ commonly seen in other Norman names. The Gaelic name...

Gilpatrick, Kilpatrick, Mac Giolla, Phádraig. Fitzpatrick Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Fitzpatrick knitting pattern. We...

Mac Gearailt.   The Fitzgerald clan was at one time one of the most powerful clans in Ireland, and arrived with the Anglo Norman conquest in the 12th century. The name means ‘son of,’ “Fitz”, Gerald. The family had two main...

Mac Gearailt. Fitzgerald Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Fitzgerald knitting pattern. We provide enough Aran wool to create your perfectly...

Farrely, Frawley, O’ Farrell, O’ Farrely, O’ Ferrall, Ó Fearghaíl.   The modern Farrells, and variations on the name, are descended from the sept of Ó Fearghaíl which was...

Farrely, Frawley, O’ Farrell, O’ Farrely, O’ Ferrall, Ó Fearghaíl. Farrell Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest,...

Keegan, Mac Aodhagáin, Mac Egan.   This name originated in the Uí Máine sept territory of Roscommon and east Galway, where the Mac Aodhagáin were hereditary lawyers and judges to the ruling families. Mac...

Keegan, Mac Aodhagáin, Mac Egan. Egan Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Egan knitting pattern. We provide enough Aran wool...

Don, Donn, Donne, Dunn, O’ Doyne, Ó Duinn.   Dunne is a very numerous name and comes from the Gaelic “Donn” meaning ‘brown’. The name was used to describe somebody of swarthy complexion...

Don, Donn, Donne, Dunn, O’ Doyne, Ó Duinn. Dunne Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Dunne knitting...

Doohey, Dowey, Dowie, Duffey, Duffie, Duhig, O’ Duffy, Ó Dubhthaigh. Duffy Knitting Kit - Reviews This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Duffy...

Dowell, Doyelle, Doyley, McDowell, Ó Dubhghaill.   The Doyles are of Norse origins, and this fact is backed up by the fact that the name is most common in the south east of the country in counties Wicklow, Wexford and...

Dowell, Doyelle, Doyley, McDowell, Ó Dubhghaill. Doyle Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Doyle knitting pattern...

Ó Donnnghaile comes from the personal name Donnáil, which is composed of the words “donn” meaning ‘brown’, and “gal” meaning ‘bravery’. The Donnellys are descended from Donnáil O’...

Donelly, O’ Donnelly, Ó Donnghaile. Donnelly Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest, sweater history and your Donnelly knitting pattern. We provide...

Doolan, Dowlan, Dowlin, Dowling, O’ Dolan, O’ Dowlane, Ó Dubhláin.   The name Dolan is first found in Leinster where they are believed to be descended from Eochaidh, King of Leinster, and...

Doolan, Dowlan, Dowlin, Dowling, O’ Dolan, O’ Dowlane, Ó Dubhláin. Dolan Knitting Kit  This knitting kit is comprised of the finest traditional Aran Wool, together with your Family Crest,...

Docherty, Dorrity, Dougharty, Dougherty, O’ Docherty, O’ Dogherty, Ó Dochartaigh.   The Doghertys originated in Co. Donegal, and their name is one of the oldest hereditary surnames in Ireland today...