Mac Conmara

Mac Conmara is the surname of a family of County Clare in Ireland. It is anglicised MacNamara or McNamara

Background

The name means "Hounds of the Sea". They were an influential clan in Thomond, building numerous castles across the region indicating their power and influence.

Notables

Sioda Cam MacConmara rebuilt the great Franciscan Abbey of Quin where many members of this great clan were subsequently laid to rest.

Donnchadh Ruadh Mac Conmara (1715–1810) was a Jacobite poet.

Sean Buidhe Mac Conmara, more commonly known as John "Fireball" MacNamara, is remembered because of his daring exploits and his flair for the dramatic which has since featured in verse and in story. Much of what we know of his life and deeds is questionable and it is difficult to separate fact from fiction.

External links

• http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/surname/index.cfm?fuseaction=Go.&UserID=