For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Mac Dubhghaill | Mac Dowell, Mac Dougall: an-líonmhar in oirthear Uladh agus cuíosach líonmhar in oirthear Laighean. Mar aon le muintir Mhic Dhomhnaill, thánadar ó Innse Gall go h-Éirinn sa 14 & 15 céad mar ghallóglaigh. Shocraigh cuid acu i Ros Comáin. Is cosúil gur imirceoirí Albanacha sa 17 céad cuid mhaith dóibh siúd in Ulaidh anois. |
MacDowell | Very numerous: Ulster generally, Louth-Meath etc. Ir. Mac Dubhghaill (dark stranger). The name refers mainly to Scottish settlers, some of whom came from the Western Isles as galloglasses.MIF. |
DEDs where McDowell and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 McDowell households by county.
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