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The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	Lorraine	Report	28 Apr 2003 19:37
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 1 Send Message	Sheehy is from the gaelic MacSithaigh (can't remember the exact spelling). It means 'man of peace' ie gallowglass someone employed as a mercenary to bring about 'peace'. Originally a Scottish name the Earl of Desmond in 15-something paid a tribe of MacSithaigh's to fight the English in the Kerry region of Ireland. They travelled over with their families. I believe they won the battle and were given a vast acreage in Kerry as payment. I'm doing all this from memory, so will have to look it up once again -- If any of it's wrong. I'll correct it asap. Best, Lorrie Sheehy

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