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Mac Fhirléighinn | Mac Erlean, Mac Erlain: líonmhar i gCúige Uladh. Aisteach go leor, tháinig dream díobh ó Shligeach go Doire sa 17 céad. In Aontroim is mó atáid anois. MIF. |
MacErlain | Quite numerous: Antrim-Down, Donegal etc. Ir. Mac Fhirléighinn (learned man). Originating in Sligo, a branch moved to Derry. Refers to head of monastic school.MIF. |
MacErlean | numerous: Ulster generally, especially Antrim. See Mac Erlain. |
Parishes where a McErlane and a second surname married each other.