February / March 2000

Roots: O’Malley and Molloys

By James G. Ryan

February 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

These two families, although unrelated, share the same origin of their names, i.e. both are thought to derive from the Gaelic word for chieftain. The O'Malley family (from the Gaelic O'Maille) are very closely associated with the area of North Connaught and were, in ancient times, the Lords of the Mayo baronies of Murrisk and Burrishoole. The name is rarely found without the O, … [Read more...] about Roots: O’Malley and Molloys

The First Word: Celebrate With Concern

Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
February / March 2000

February 1, 2000 by Leave a Comment

"Every human being has an obligation to help those less fortunate." – George Mitchell℘℘℘ Father Finucane has a warm and friendly face, and a welcoming Irish smile. And he's not at all the type of person to guilt you. But every time I see him, I get a stab of conscience. It isn't anything that he says; indeed he's a most affable … [Read more...] about The First Word: Celebrate With Concern