The first O'Garas were descendants of the Gailenga people. Their descendants were located in Sliabh Lugha (later known as the barony of Gallen), the southern part of the territory ruled by the Kings of Luighne Connacht.
In the 13th century they were expelled from the area (by the ClanMac Siúrtáin) and moved to Cul Ui Fionn, later known as the barony of Coolavin, County Sligo.
^Irish Names and Surnames, pp. 100. Patrick Woulfe, Dublin : M. H. Gill, 1922
Further readingedit
The History of the County of Mayo to the Close of the Sixteenth Century. With illustrations and three maps, Hubert T. Knox. Originally published 1908, Hogges Figgies and Co. Dublin. Reprinted by De Burca rare books, 1982. ISBN0-946130-01-9.
Irish Names and Surnames, pp. 100. Patrick Woulfe, Dublin : M. H. Gill, 1922
Muintir Ghadhra, an t-Athair Fearghus Báiréad, OFM, pp. 45–66, Measgra i gcuimhne Mhichíl Uí Chléirigh. Miscellany of historical and linguistic studies in honour of Brother Michael Ó Cléirigh, chief of the Four Masters, 1643-1943, ed. by Father Sylvester O'Brien, Assisi Press, Dublin, 1944.
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January 01, 1970
gadhra, gara, irish, surname, which, originated, kingdom, luighne, connacht, variants, include, garry, geary, gerry, guiry, contents, background, notable, bearers, name, also, references, further, reading, external, linksbackground, editthe, first, garas, were. o Gadhra or O Gara is an Irish surname which originated in the kingdom of Luighne Connacht Variants include Garry Geary Gerry and Guiry 1 Contents 1 Background 2 Notable bearers of the name 3 See also 4 References 5 Further reading 6 External linksBackground editThe first O Garas were descendants of the Gailenga people Their descendants were located in Sliabh Lugha later known as the barony of Gallen the southern part of the territory ruled by the Kings of Luighne Connacht In the 13th century they were expelled from the area by the Clan Mac Siurtain and moved to Cul Ui Fionn later known as the barony of Coolavin County Sligo Notable bearers of the name editDomhnall mac Gadhra King of Luighne Connacht died 931 Toichleach Ua Gadhra King of Gailenga died 964 Donn Sleibhe Ua Gadhra King of Sliabh Lugha died 1181 Ruaidri o Gadhra last King of Sliabh Lugha died 1256 Ruaidri o Gadhra Irish lord died 1285 Fearghal o Gadhra lord of Coolavin patron of the Annals of the Four Masters c 1597 after 1660 Oliver O Gara Irish soldier and politician of the 17th century John Patrick O Gara French born soldier in the Spanish Army Charles O Gara 1699 1777 courtier and official of the Holy Roman Empire Matt O Gara Irish sportsperson fl 1960 Ronan O Gara Irish rugby union rugby player born 1977 Eoghan O Gara Irish sportsperson born 1985 See also edito Gadhra Chiefs of the Name Kings of Sliabh Lugha Kings of Luighne ConnachtReferences edit Irish Names and Surnames pp 100 Patrick Woulfe Dublin M H Gill 1922Further reading editThe History of the County of Mayo to the Close of the Sixteenth Century With illustrations and three maps Hubert T Knox Originally published 1908 Hogges Figgies and Co Dublin Reprinted by De Burca rare books 1982 ISBN 0 946130 01 9 Irish Names and Surnames pp 100 Patrick Woulfe Dublin M H Gill 1922 Muintir Ghadhra an t Athair Fearghus Bairead OFM pp 45 66 Measgra i gcuimhne Mhichil Ui Chleirigh Miscellany of historical and linguistic studies in honour of Brother Michael o Cleirigh chief of the Four Masters 1643 1943 ed by Father Sylvester O Brien Assisi Press Dublin 1944 The Surnames of Ireland Edward MacLysaght Dublin 1978 External links editOfficial website Irish Times database nbsp This page lists people with the surname o Gadhra If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page you may wish to change that link by adding the person s given name s to the link Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title o Gadhra amp oldid 1146671769, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
