O'Halloran is the surname of at least two distinct Gaelic-Irish families, one in County Galway and another in south-east County Clare linked to the Dál gCais. On occasions it is translated as "stranger" or "from across the sea". The name states that this family were "importers" and were the lords, and dominant sept of Clan Fergail (Clann Fhearghaile).Hardiman's West Connaught
In the twelfth century the O'Hallorans were chiefs of twenty-four town lands of the túath of Clan Fergail. These lay east to the river of Galmith (or "Galway"). In the 13th century the O'Hallorans were dispossessed of their ancient inheritance of Clan Fergail by the "De Burgos" (Burke) invaders. The O'Hallorans and the O'Flahertys were obliged to emigrate to Iar (west) Connaught, where they built the castle of O'Hery.Hardinan's West Connaught
The motto of the Galway family is Clann Fearghaile Abú, which comes from their dynastic name.
Name Variations include: O'Halleron, O'Hollearn, Halloran, Holloran, Hollern, Holleran, Haloran, Hollaran, O'Halleran and in Gaelic, Ó hAllmhuráin or Ó hAlluráin)
People Barry O'Halloran, Irish journalist Brian O'Halloran, American actor David O'Halloran, Australian Rules footballer Dustin O'Halloran, American pianist and composer Greg O'Halloran, Irish footballer Hal O'Halloran, American radio announcer and singer Jack O'Halloran, American boxer and actor James O'Halloran (politician), Canadian lawyer and politician Joseph O'Halloran, (1763–1843), major-general in the East India Company Kay O'Halloran, Australian-born academic Keith O'Halloran, Irish footballer Kevin O'Halloran (1937–1976), Australian swimmer Kevin O'Halloran (Australian rules footballer) (1915–1976), Australian rules footballer Kevin O'Halloran (Gaelic footballer) (born 1994), Irish Gaelic football player Mark O'Halloran (rugby league), Australian Rugby League player Mark O'Halloran (writer), Irish actor and screenwriter Martin O'Halloran (fl. 1879–1881), member County Galway Land League Michael O'Halloran (disambiguation), several people, including Michael O'Halloran (UK politician), English politician Michael O'Halloran (footballer), Scottish footballer Mick O'Halloran (1893–1960), South Australian politician Sharyn O'Halloran, Professor of Political Economics at Columbia University Stephen O'Halloran (born 1987), (soccer) footballer with Stalybridge Celtic Sylvester O'Halloran (1728–1807), Irish doctor Thomas O'Halloran (disambiguation), several people, including: Thomas O'Halloran (Australian footballer) (1904–1956), Australian rules (VFL) footballer playing for Richmond Thomas Shuldham O'Halloran (1797–1870), South Australian police commissioner Thomas Joseph Shuldham O'Halloran (1835–1922), his son, magistrate and minor football identity Thomas Shuldham O'Halloran (lawyer) (1865–1945), his grandson, SAFL football official Tom O'Halloran (Australian footballer) (1892–1970), Australian rules (VFL) footballer with South Melbourne Tom O'Halloran (climber) (born 1992), Australian professional rock climber William O'Halloran (trade unionist) (born 1870), trade union pioneer in Galway, Ireland William O'Halloran (cricketer) (1934–1994), Australian cricketer William Littlejohn O'Halloran (1806–1885), British Army officer and public servant in South Australia
Places O'Halloran Hill, South Australia Halloran Springs, California, a US community in the Mojave Desert
See also Tom O'Halleran (born 1946), American politician Crichaireacht cinedach nduchasa Muintiri Murchada Halloran (disambiguation)
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