Falvey | numerous: Kerry-Cork etc. Ir. Ó Fáilbhe (fáilbheach, lively). Pre-Invasion chiefs of Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula). They retained a leading status until fairly recent times. The name has become Fealy in some parts of Kerry. MIF. |
Ó Failbhe | Falvey, Fealy: líonmhar: Ciarraí-Corcaigh. Dream a bhain le Corca Dhuibhne ó thosach agus a sheas an fód go deireadh. Brí: fáilbheach = bríomhar, beoga.MIF. |
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