Byrne Family Website - Byrne Genealogy Page
The Byrne Motto: Certavi et Vici
"I have fought and conquered"
Gaelic form: O'Broin Meaning: Raven Son of "Bran Duv" King of Leinster, the "Black Raven"
Here are all the surnames in our Family Tree so far... (CLICK for more detail)
Bogan
Byrne
Dopp
Doyal
Kelly
Kilkelly
Laws
Mathuzuk
McDonald
Nightwine
Pellas
Smarsh
Smith
Click here to hear "Follow me up to Carlow" an Irish Folk Song celebrating the defeat of 3,000 British Soldiers by Fiach (Feach) McHugh O'Byrne at the Battle of Glenmalure, during the Second Desmond Rebellion in 1580.
The O'Byrne
Battle Cry:"Shillalagh Abu"
"Onward to
Shillalagh"- Tis Fiach's birthplace
in Arklow, Wicklow
The Byrne Crest: The chevron represents protection or faithful service. The hand represents a pledge of faith, sincerity and justice. Red signifies a warrior or martyr. White signifies peace and sincerity.
Byrne's are truely descendend from kings and were great warriors..I'm proud to be a Byrne!