Hi Paula, >From a book on old Irish names: 1. O'Nowlan, ancient spelling Nuallan, were prevalent in County Carlow. 2. O'Nowlan, ancient name Nowlan, were from Donegal and Londonderry. Maryann [email protected] wrote: > Seeking any information about Bryan Nolan and his wife Mary Walsh. Their > daughter Maria married James Knight in Watertown, Mass in 1855. I have no > information on Bryan and Mary other than their names. Would like to know > where they lived in Ireland. Are Nolans more prevalent in one County? Is > this couple recognized by anyone? > > Thanks for any help, > Paula