irish name spelling

[Evil Genius]

Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name? 

Like Hume or Adams, for instance? 

[thebandit]

Ken Magennis's surname is a good example of an aglicisation of a good Irish name.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name? 

Like Hume or Adams, for instance? 

Exactly, and we're so glad that they've realised that they're as Irish as anyone else. Pity the likes of the Mc Gimpseys, Kennedy, etc., went totally and inscrutably in reverse.

[Evil Genius]

Ken Magennis's surname is a good example of an aglicisation of a good Irish name.

Indeed. As was that of the late Harold McCusker, for example. And I wonder which came first, "Sean MacStiofain", or "John Edward Drayton Stephenson"?  

[under the bar]

If you've ever seen the surname Meharg or Maharg it originates from the expulsion of the Grahams from Scotland.   When they settled in Ireland they spelt their name backwards to hide their previous connection.

[Evil Genius]

Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name? 

Like Hume or Adams, for instance? 

Exactly, and we're so glad that they've realised that they're as Irish as anyone else.

They're no more Irish than I am - with my (Planter) surname.

Pity the likes of the Mc Gimpseys, Kennedy, etc., went totally and inscrutably in reverse.

They're no less Irish than you are, with your Strabane Man(?) moniker...

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name? 

Like Hume or Adams, for instance? 

Exactly, and we're so glad that they've realised that they're as Irish as anyone else.

They're no more Irish than I am - with my (Planter) surname.

Their passports are green...

Pity the likes of the Mc Gimpseys, Kennedy, etc., went totally and inscrutably in reverse.

They're no less Irish than you are, with your Strabane Man(?) moniker...

And so is mine  *


* Figuratively speaking, of course (it's actually a mauve colour, with a harp on the front).

[leenie]

any irish speakers about could you pm me please as i need something translated........

thanks in advance

[leenie]

 


none of you speak irish ..... all i need is two words translated properly ... !

[ardmhachaabu]

PM me if you wish

[Tony Baloney]

PM me if you wish

Make sure you tell us all what the words were.

[Dakota]

PM me if you wish

Could you not just have pm'd her yourself?

[ardmhachaabu]

PM me if you wish

Could you not just have pm'd her yourself?

Do you have nothing better to do with your time than to troll on here?

Catch yourself on, will ya ?

TB, it was quite innocent, she just wanted to know how to say big hairy ....



Just joking 

[Dakota]

I suppose you just wanted that sought after pat on the back

[ardmhachaabu]

I suppose you just wanted that sought after pat on the back

Away and take your face for a long one