In a message dated 03/18/2002 10:04:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, IrelandGenWeb-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > What are the traditional naming patterns -- is it first born son named for > paternal grandfather, second born named for maternal grandfather? > > Thanks, > > Eileen in the USA Check this out. <A HREF="http://www.exis.net/ahd/monaghan/irish-names-naming.htm">Irish Ancient Names / Irish Naming Patterns</A> http://www.exis.net/ahd/monaghan/irish-names-naming.htm Denise Wells IRL-CAVAN Rootsweb mail listowner Co. Cavan, IrelandGenWeb Project coordinator http://www.irelandgenweb.com/~cavan/cavan.html Co. Longford, IrelandGenWeb Project coordinator http://www.irelandgenweb.com/~longford/longford.html