Irish Roots: Viking surnames
But there is no doubt about the origins of these names: McAuliff, son of Olaf; Groarke, Mag Ruairc, son of Hrothkekr; McBirney, son of Bjorn; Reynolds, Mac Raghnall, from the Norse first name Ragnall. Some might have originated with Gaels imit
Picture nostalgia: Lost pubs of Horsley
With pubs closing at an alarming rate, it
