August 12, 2024
National Library of Ireland
This NLI’s collection of Catholic parish register microfilms.
November 26, 2021
McMaghnuis
McManus aka McMaghnuis, is an Irish surname. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic “Mac Mághnais”, in modern Irish “McMaghnuis” which means “Son of Magnus”.
November 22, 2021
Cathal Óg MacMaghnusa
Cathal Óg Mac Maghnusa (February 1439 – March 1498) was an Irish historian. He was the principal compiler of the Annals of Ulster, along with the scribe Ruaidhrí Ó Luinín. He was also chief of the McManus clan from 1488 to 1498.
November 9, 2021
McManus Surname History
The historical manuscripts tell us that there are two distinct McManus families with their origins in Ireland - one emanating from the Maguires of Fermanagh (Ulster) and the other from the O’Conors of Roscommon (Connaught).