From Cavan, the name has now spread throughout Connacht and Ulster, and is particularly numerous in the adjoining counties of Fermanagh and Leitrim. Magauran/McGowran is virtually exclusive to Cavan.
George Stanley McGovern, (1922- ), was a well-known American political leader. He was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1972 and represented South Dakota in the United States House of Representatives (1956-1960) and the United States Senate (1962-1980).
Jack MacGowran (1918-1973) was one of Ireland?s best actors, renowned for his interpretations of the works of Samuel Beckett. In 1971, he was the first non-American ever to received the New York Critics? Actor of the Year Award.
Eilis McGovern (1955 - ) is one of Ireland?s leading heart surgeons, and the first woman member of the council of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.
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