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Foley

The name Foley in Ireland is derived from the Gaelic O'Foghladha Sept who were based in County Waterford in the South-East of the country. The name now ranks among the hundred most frequently found and descendants of this Sept can be found mostly in Munster Province.

Origen: Irlandés, Normando. The history of the name Foley dates back to a time before Irish names were translated into English. The original Gaelic form of Foley was O Foghladha, derived from the word foghladha, which means plunderer. First found in Waterford, in southern Ireland where they held a family seat from very ancient times.

Variantes: Foley, MacSharry, Foaley, Foli, Fooley, Sharry, Sharrie, McSharry, MacSharey, McSharey, Foalie, Foolie, Fowlie y otros.

Motto Translated: That I may be of use.