For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Mac an Tánaiste | Tansey: cuíosach líonmhar: Sligeach-Ros Comáin. Bhí an chlann lonnaithe i gCorrán, Sligeach, sa 17 céad agus is annsan atá a n-áit dúchais, is cosúil. Aisteach go leor, tugadh Ó Blioscáin orthu i gcaint na ndaoine - ath-aistriúchán ar tansy, an luibh go bhfuil franclus uirthi sa Ghaeilge anois. Blioscán = briosclán (silver-weed). |
Tansey | fairly numerous: mainly Roscommon-Sligo. Ir. Mac an Tánaiste (heir presumptive to the head of a sept). Confusion with tansy (flower) gives Ir. Ó Blioscáin.MIF. |
DEDs where Fansey and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 Fansey households by county.
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