| ![Show Contents]() Gilhooly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland Early Origins of the Gilhooly familyThe surname Gilhooly was first found in Leitrim and Roscommon where they held a family seat as a part of the O'Mulvey Clann. Irish history was greatly influenced by the Norman invasion of 1172, and thereafter, the surnames of Irish Gaelic clanns and septs and many of the Norman families became almost indistinguishable. This family name was found later in Sligo. They are believed to be descended through the O'Mulveys from Dermod Ruanach, chief of one of the 'Four Tribes of Tara' and a King of Ireland in the 7th century. 1 Early History of the Gilhooly familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gilhooly research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gilhooly History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gilhooly Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gillooly, Gilhooly, Gillhooly, Gilluly, Gillulie, Gilooly, Gululie, Giluly, Giluley, Gulhouley, Gilhouly, Gollhooley and many more. Early Notables of the Gilhooly familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gilhooly Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Gilhooly migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gilhooly Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bridget Gilhooly, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
- Harry Gilhooly, aged 25, who settled in America, in 1894
Gilhooly Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Helena Gilhooly, aged 19, who landed in America from Roscommon, Ireland, in 1908
- Lena Gilhooly, aged 21, who settled in America from Mohill, Ireland, in 1909
- Frances Gilhooly, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Drumkeerin, Ireland, in 1910
- John Gilhooly, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Manorhamilton, Ireland, in 1910
- Bridget Gilhooly, aged 17, who landed in America from Dramkeerie, Ireland, in 1910
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| Gilhooly migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gilhooly Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- John Gilhooly, aged 30, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the ship "Britannia" from Sligo, Ireland
- Mrs. Mary Gilhooly, aged 37 who immigrated to Canada, arriving at the Grosse Isle Quarantine Station in Quebec aboard the ship "Wonder" departing from the port of Sligo, Ireland but died on Grosse Isle in August 1847 2
| Gilhooly migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Gilhooly Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Michael Gilhooly, (b. 1851), aged 23, Irish labourer from Roscommon travelling from London aboard the ship "Tweed" arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 4th September 1874 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gilhooly (post 1700) | + |
- David James Gilhooly III (b. 1943), American ceramicist and printmaker
- Edward J. Gilhooly, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1952, 1960; Member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1964 4
- Bernard H. Gilhooly, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1945 4
- James Gilhooly (1847-1916), Irish nationalist politician
- Sean Gilhooly, Canadian Gemini Award nominated visual effects artist, known for Slither (2006), The Possession (2012) and Apollo 18 (2011)
- Nina Gilhooly, English actress, known for her roles in The Psychopath (2013), Best Little Whorehouse in Rochdale (2011) and Blood and Bone China (2012)
- Brenda Gilhooly (b. 1964), English comedienne known for her work on Gayle Tuesday: The Comeback (2010), Fruit Fancies (1994) and TV Burp (2001)
| Historic Events for the Gilhooly family | + |
- Miss Catherine Gilhooly, Irish 2nd Class passenger from County Leitrim, Ireland, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 2 possible 5
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Gilhooly migration to Canada 
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