Hello David: Thank you for your response re my post looking for MAGINLEY info. The surname does have many variants. In my initial post I believe that I showed the *possibility* of my people being of No. Ireland Co's ??? My assumption was made on fact that the Thomas MAGINLEY b 27 Feb. 1843 was (per family lore) a member of the Orange Order which I have heard was most prominent in that section of Ireland. Possibly you might know if I am assuming correctly. I would appreciate any info that you might be able to help me with. My thanks, in advance. Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: "david dowd" <david.dowd@tesco.net> To: <IRELAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 1:38 AM Subject: Re: [IRELAND] MAGINLEY > Dear Bev, > MacGinley, from Mag Fhionnghaile, from fionnghaile 'fair valour', > originated in Donegal and a branch settled in Westmeath as Mac Ginnell. > In Mayo it is rendered MacGinelly. Not to be confused with MacKinley. > Regards, David > > >