What does it mean to be O'Daly, O'Neill, McLaughlin, or Walsh? What does it mean to be "Irish?" Explore your Irish roots, and discover answers through the books offered in this shop. This bookshop was originally designed to provide books and products to the Clan O'Daly: people interested in the History of the O'Dalys, no matter how they spell the name: O'Dalaigh, O'Daly, Daly, Daley, Dailey, Dayley, Dawley, or any of the other variations! Modern O'Daly descend from many Irish clans, septs, and familes. The shop is now in the early stages of providing books for other Irish clans, septs, and families. Clicking on the logo will take you to the O'Daly Sept Page, where you can learn more about both the O'Daly Sept and the Bookshop project. Subscribe to the newsletter to learn when new books are added to the shop!

Books on O'Daly History Look here for books on O'Daly History. This bookstore is providing books of special interest to descendants of the O'Daly clan. These books have been out of print and difficult to find.	Barry History The Barry family has a long and proud history. In the United States, Commodore John Barry has officially been recognized as the “Father of the American Navy.”	O'Brien History The O'Briens commanded Ireland from the Rock of Cashel to the Halls of Tara. They also helped settle the prairies of North America and more besides!
O'Byrne Genealogy The O'Byrne, and the related sept of the O'Tooles are connected by history, genealogy, tradition, and the rugged terrain of County Wicklow, just north of Dublin.	Carroll and O'Carroll The Ely O'Carroll is closely associated with the territory of Ancient Ormond Situated in North Tipperary and Northwestern Offaly (King’s) County Ireland.	MacCarthy Genealogy The MacCarthys have played many roles in Irish history, and MacCarthys continue to hold a number of hereditary titles. Learn about the MacCarthys here.
O'Connell History Daniel O'Connell may be the most famous of the O'Connells, he has cast a long shadow. The O'Connell name may also be found as O Conaill.	O'Connor and O'Conor The O'Connors descend from several royal families, and the name can be found as O'Connor, O'Conor, Conner, and Conners among other variations.	Cuolahan or Mac Uallachain The Cuolahan or Mac Uallachain family is one of the Ui Maine or Hy-Manyfamilies, one of the families descended from Maine Mor.
Donlan and O'Donnellan The O'Donnellan and Donlan family are a single family which descend from Maine Mor, and they are part of the Hy-Maine, or Ui Maine families.	Eagan, Egan, MacEgan The MacEgan family name can be found in many forms and spelling variations. All are the same family, descendants of Maine Mor, and included among the Hy-Many.	Gowan and McGowan The name McGowan frequently appears as simply Gowan, now. The name has also been translated into English, the name means "smith," which is now a frequently found name.
Hughes and O'h'Aodha The Hughes may have more than one origin. The name has appeared as Hughes, Hugh, O'Haodha, O'h'Aodha, O'Haedha, O'Haodhas, McHugh, Aodh, and the Welsh Ap Hughs.	O'Kavanagh The O'Kavanaghs have ancient roots. The name may be found today as O'Kavanagh, Kavanagh, Cavanagh, and other variations.	Kennedy and O'Kennedy The "Three O'Kennedys" are forever linked with Ormond. The O'Kennedys held onto their influence in Ormond through centuries of turmoil.
Kelly or O'Kelly The O'Kellys are one of the families to descend from Maine Mor, and are now known as a Hy-Many or Ui Maine family. Hy-Many means "with Maine."	Keough and Makeough The Mackeough and Keough family are one of the Hy-Many or Ui Maine families. Ui Maine means "with Maine," designating the Keough and Makeough family as descendants of Main More.	Lally and Mullally The Lallys and the Mullallys are the same family. They are descendants of Maine Mor, and another of the Ui Maine, or Hy-Many families.
McLaughlin Clan History The ancient stone fortress known as the Griannan of Aileach stands silent atop the Greenan mountain. It looks down across Lough Foyle, Lough Swilly, and Derry. The history is here...	Madden or O'Madden The O'Maddens are one of the families which have descended from Maine Mor. They are Hy-Many or Ui Maine. The Irish means "with Maine."	Murphy Family History Murphy family genealogy and history. The Murphys are the largest family of Irish descent. Learn here how they continue to change history.
Naughten or O'Neachtain The Naughten family's name is now spelled many ways. The Naughtens are oone of the Hy-Many or Ui Maine families, descendants of Maine Mor.	O'Neill History The O'Neills are among the proudest of Irish families. They often claim to possess the most ancient genealogy in Europe! Explore the many proud traditions here.	Smith and McGowan Smith is one of the most frequent of Irish names, and is often a translation for McGowan or Gowan, "Gowan" isthe Irish word for a smith.
O'Sullivan Genealogy The history of the O'Sullivan Sept is deeply interwined with the history of Ireland itself. Learn more here.	O'Toole Genealogy The O'Tooles, and the related sept of the O'Byrnes are connected by history, genealogy, tradition, and the rugged terrain of County Wicklow, just north of Dublin.	Walsh Family Histories "Walsh 1170-1690; Lament for John MacWalter" is the most comprehenive Walsh family history available. Also "Walsh A Royalist Family Irish and French" and "Foreign Branches of the Family of Walsh"
Wilson History The Wilson name appears frequently in Ireland, and Wilsons have contributed to Ireland's development in may ways.	Irish-American Voices There have been Irish-American writers from colonial times. The Irish brought with them to the U.S. their ancient heritage. It is a heritage they celebrated as they embraced their new homeland.	Lives of Faith Irish history is full of examples of lives of faith. Some are well known, others unknown. Some extraordinary lives of faith have been recorded.
Fourth of July Irish-Americans were deeply involved in the American Revolution. Charles Carroll of Carrolton signed the Declaration of Independence . . .	Halloween Treats Halloween may well be the most widely celebrated Irish holiday in the United States today. Irish immigrants brought the holiday to the United States, and left an indelible Irish imprint on it.	Irish-American Christmas Irish immigrants entering the U.S. even at the end of the nineteenth century were unfamiliar with Santa Claus, Christmas trees, or reindeer.
Mythology and Folk Lore What does it mean to be Irish? Explore the Irish personality through Ireland's ancient folktales and mythology, lovingly preserved by the authors presented here.	John O'Daly During the mid 1800's Ireland was experiencing the "Gaelic Revival," preserving and celebrating traditional Irish culture. John O'Daly directed much of the work from his Dublin bookshop.	Patrick Donahoe Publisher Patrick Donahoe of Boston spent his life recreating and preserving the Irish culture among the Irish-American community. Explore his work here.