Flannery
“descendant of Flannabhra, 'red-eyebrows'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Flannery an Irish name?
Flannery is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Flannabhra.
What does the surname Flannery mean?
Flannery (Irish: Ó Flannabhra) means “descendant of Flannabhra, 'red-eyebrows'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Flannery from?
The historic homeland of the Flannery name is Limerick, Mayo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Flannery?
Ó Flannabhra. Related spellings: O'Flannery.
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