Sweeney (name) — Sweeney is a surname that is in most cases, of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Suibhne meaning son of Suibhne . The Gaelic name, Suibhne , was a byname meaning pleasant or well disposed . [http://www.ireland.com/ancestor/surname/… … Wikipedia
Sweeney — This interesting surname originates in Scotland as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Suibhne , composed of the elements mac meaning son of plus Suibhne a personal byname meaning pleasant. Suibhene was Lord of Knapdale in Strathclyde circa 1200 … Surnames reference
Clan Sweeney — A plate from The Image of Irelande, by John Derrick, published in 1581. The chief sitting at his table, entertained by his bard and harper is thought to be a Mac Sweyne .[citation needed] Clan Sweeney … Wikipedia
Tarlach Mac Suibhne — Tarlach Mac Suibhne, better known as An Píobaire Mór was a legendary Irish piper from the 19th Century. He was born in County Donegal, and he is buried in Maghergallen cemetery, Gweedore. [ [http://www.sweeneydoeclan.com/id40.htm Event 2006,… … Wikipedia
Micheál Mac Suibhne — (c. 1760–1820) was an Irish poet, Mac Suibhne was born near Cong, then part of County Galway but now in County Mayo. He spent most of his life in Connemara. In 1846, James Hardiman wrote of him: In this district (Doon, Omey Island, Clifden) there … Wikipedia
Clan Sweeney — Le château de Sween. Le clan Sweeney est un clan irlandais d origine écossaise. Il ne s établit de façon permanente en Irlande que vers le début du XIVe siècle, lorsqu ils devinrent des soldats gallowglass (c est à dire l élite mercenaire… … Wikipédia en Français
Mike Sweeney — For other people named Mike Sweeney, see Mike Sweeney (disambiguation). Mike Sweeney First baseman / Designated hitter Born: July 2 … Wikipedia
Dónall Mac Amhlaigh — Dónall Peadar Mac Amhlaigh (December 10, 1926 – January 27, 1989) was an Irish writer. He was born on the Cappagh Road between Galway and the nearby village of Bearna and in 1940 moved with his family to Kilkenny. He left school at 15 to go out… … Wikipedia
Domnall na Madhmann Mac Suibhne — Domnall na Madhmann Mac Suibhne, Gallowglass, ancestor of the Mac Suibhne of north Connacht, Maghery Connacht, Clanricarde and Thomond, fl. 1419. Mac Suibhne was a son of Eoin mac Ewan Connachtach Mac Suibhne, who was in turn a great grandson of… … Wikipedia
Drake & Sweeney — Liste de marques fictives Une marque fictive est une marque créée pour les besoins d une fiction : tournage (film, sketch), roman, etc. La recherche de ces marques n est pas simple dans la mesure où leurs auteurs cherchent à être tellement… … Wikipédia en Français
