Creagh
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First found in County Clare
, where they held a family seat
from ancient times, Creagh is one of many Irish surnames rooted in Gaelic language native to Ireland. The original Gaelic form of the name Creagh is Craobhach, derived from the word "croabh" meaning "branch."
The name is also used for many townlands, parishes and other small areas throughout Ireland
, such as Creagh, near Ballinasloe, in Co. Roscommon http://www.from-ireland.net/lewis/r/creagh.htm; The Creagh in Co. Londonderry just across the River Bann from Toome
, Co. Antrim; Creagh near Skibbereen
in Co. Cork; Creagh Beg and Creagh More near Clonakilty
, also in Co. Cork; and Creagh (Kilcommock parish), Co.Longford.
Many spelling variations of the surname Creagh can be found in the archives. One of the reasons for these variations is the ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced. often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. the different spellings that were found include Creagh, Crear, Creag, Creavagh, Cray and others.
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
, where they held a family seat
Family seat
A seat or family seat is the principal residence of a family. The residence usually denotes the social, economic, political, or historic connection of the family within a given area. Some families took their dynasty name from their family seat , or named their family seat after their own dynasty...
from ancient times, Creagh is one of many Irish surnames rooted in Gaelic language native to Ireland. The original Gaelic form of the name Creagh is Craobhach, derived from the word "croabh" meaning "branch."
The name is also used for many townlands, parishes and other small areas throughout Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, such as Creagh, near Ballinasloe, in Co. Roscommon http://www.from-ireland.net/lewis/r/creagh.htm; The Creagh in Co. Londonderry just across the River Bann from Toome
Toome
Toome or Toom is a small village and townland on the northwest corner of Lough Neagh in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 722.-History:...
, Co. Antrim; Creagh near Skibbereen
Skibbereen
Skibbereen , is a town in County Cork, Ireland. It is the most southerly town in Ireland. It is located on the N71 national secondary road.The name "Skibbereen" means "little boat harbour." The River Ilen which runs through the town reaches the sea at Baltimore.-History:Prior to 1600 most of the...
in Co. Cork; Creagh Beg and Creagh More near Clonakilty
Clonakilty
Clonakilty , often referred to by locals simply as Clon, is a small town on the N71 national secondary road in West County Cork, Ireland, approximately 45 minutes away by road to the west of Cork City. The town is on the southern coast of the island, and is surrounded by hilly country devoted...
, also in Co. Cork; and Creagh (Kilcommock parish), Co.Longford.
Many spelling variations of the surname Creagh can be found in the archives. One of the reasons for these variations is the ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced. often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. the different spellings that were found include Creagh, Crear, Creag, Creavagh, Cray and others.