Academy of Saint Gabriel Report 392

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Here's the information we found on the Gaelic name "Callaghan."

"Callaghan" is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "O/ Ceallacháin" (where "á" is an accented "a"). This name means "(male) descendant of Ceallachán." (1) If you're interested in genealogical research, you should be aware that modern Irish women often use "Ní Cheallacháin." The "Ní" is a contraction of the older "inghean uí," meaning "daughter of the (male) descendant of."

Brian Scott, Sharon Krossa, Madawc Caradawg, and Heather Rose Jones contributed to this letter.

We hope this has been helpful.

Sincerely,
Alan Terlep
Academy of S. Gabriel