This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BurgessDonnelly Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/7439.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As a Donnelly researcher, I can also attest to how common the name is in northern Ireland. My 2xg grandmother was Catherine Molloy/Malloy Donnelly and my 2xg grandfather was Laughlan/Loughlin Donnelly. Even with the relatively uncommon name of Loughlin, I am having issues narrowing the possibilities in the mid-19th century. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.