For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Mac Giolla Chainnigh | (1) Kilkenny: cuíosach líonmhar: Gaillimh-Maigh Eo, Liatroim-Cabhán; (2) Mac Elhinney: líonmhar: Tír Chonaill-Doire & rl. Clann de chuid Chineál Eoghain, tráth. Bhí an leagan amach céanna orthu sa 16 céad. B'as Achadh Bhó do Chainneach naofa a thug a ainm don chathair in Osraí. |
MacElhenney | rare: Tyrone etc. See Mac Elhinney. |
MacElhinney | numerous: Donegal-Derry etc. Ir. Mac Giolla Chainnigh, devotee of S Canice. They were a sept of Cineál Eoghain in Ulster and appear as Kilkenny in Connacht. |
MacIlhenny | Very rare: Belfast area. See Mac Elhinney. |
MacIlhinney | rare: Antrim etc. Ir. Mac Giolla Chainnigh, devotee of Cainneach (St Canice). They were a sept of the Cineál Eoghain in Tyrone. More numerous as Mac Elhinney and Kilkenny, q.v. |
DEDs where McElhenny and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 McElhenny households by county.
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