I found this in regards to the LIFFORD surname in Ireland. Here is the site url http://www.irishroots.net/Donegal.htm Donegal People, Towns and Places of Interest The famous Irish politicians Isaac Butt, Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher were natives of this county as were Francis Makemie and Patrick McGill. The chief towns in County Donegal are Ballyshannon, Donegal, Bundoran, Letterkenny, Buncrana, Lifford, Raphoe, Ballybofey and Moville. Places of interest in County Donegal include: The Grainan of Ailleach, Burtenport, Slieve League, Glenveigh National Park, Doe Castle, Rathmullan House, Raphoe Stone Circle.