Groark Irish genealogy records

Groark households in mid-nineteenth century Ireland

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Surname Dictionary

Groarke

Quite numerous: Mayo and scattered. Ir. Mag Ruairc. Ó Corráin & Maguire remark that the rare early name Ruarc may contain the word arg, a hero or champion. However, Woulfe and MacLysaght regard it as a Norse name, Ruadhrac from Hrothrekr. In any case, it is the basis for the Rourkes, always associated with Breifne. Groarke was a sept of the Southern Uí Néill, seated in W Meath. GPN, SGG & IF.

Mag Ruairc

Groarke: líon beag: Maigh Eo & rl. Bhí siad i gceannas ar Chineál Ende, in aice le h-Uisneach, Iar-Mhí. Mhaígh siad sinsearacht ó Niall Naoi-ghiallach.

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Groak: 3
Groark: 25
Groarke: 33
Grourke: 17

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Groake
Groorke
Grork
Grorke
Mag Ruairc
McGrorke

Groark

Groark households in mid-nineteenth century Ireland

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