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Explore the eight-century history of one of Ireland's most resilient clans in this lucid, captivating family history that reads like a novel.
From medieval Celtic chieftains to modern American success stories, the Sullivan journey stretches across centuries of upheaval and reinvention. Sean Kelly, Ireland's leading genealogical historian, traces the Ó Súilleabháin name through conquest, rebellion, famine, and forced emigration, revealing how a people known as "the keen-eyed ones" used resilience and foresight to survive every turn of Irish history.
This isn't a dry record of dates and names. Kelly brings the Sullivan ancestors to life-Gaelic lords holding fast to their strongholds in Cork, warriors who stood against invaders, Famine families who crossed the Atlantic with little more than determination, and Irish-American descendants who went on to shape their communities and country.
Ideal for Sullivan descendants searching for their roots, genealogy enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the Irish-American story. The book blends solid research with accessible storytelling, making complex history easy to follow while honoring the experiences of ordinary people who endured extraordinary times.
Whether your Sullivan line began in Cork, Kerry, or Beara, this comprehensive history will help you see where your story fits within a much older one. Includes research guidance, pronunciation help for Irish names, and practical tools for tracing your own Sullivan ancestry.
Your Irish heritage awaits.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Kelly, Sean
- ISBN: 9798274656801
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.17
- Number Of Pages: 80
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English