Surnames of Ireland

Ireland was one of the earliest countries to evolve a system of hereditary surnames. More than 4,000 Gaelic, Norman and Anglo-Irish surnames are listed in this book, giving a wealth of information on the background and location of Irish families. Edward MacLysaght was a leading authority on Irish names and family history. He served as Chief Herald and Genealogical Officer of the Irish Office of Arms. He was also Keeper of Manuscripts of the National Library of Ireland and was Chairman of the Manuscripts Commission. This book, which was first published in 1957 and now is in its sixth edition, is being reprinted for the fourth time and remains the definitive record of Irish surnames, their genealogy and their origins.

• A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland, Second Edition
• Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide
• The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Ireland
• Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning and History
• Irish Families: Their Names, Arms and Origins
• Irish families;: Their names, arms and origins. Supplement
• The Book of Ulster Surnames
• Clans and Families of Ireland: The Heritage and Heraldry of Irish Clans and Families
• The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy
• More Irish Families: Incorporating Supplement to Irish Families, with an Essay on Irish Chieftainries, Revised and Enlarged Edition