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![Show Contents]() McBrollaghan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland Scotland
The rugged west coast of Scotland and the desolate Hebrides islands are the ancestral home of the McBrollaghan family. Their name indicates that the original bearer lived on the island of Iona, in the south Hebrides, but their ancient roots are in Ireland. Early Origins of the McBrollaghan familyThe surname McBrollaghan was first found in Iona, an island in the south Hebrides where the family name has been settled since about the year 1000. The family were originally from Derry in Northern Ireland. The first on record was Flaithbheartach O'Brallochain who was offered the Abbacy of Columcille in Iona in 1164, but refused. Early History of the McBrollaghan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McBrollaghan research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1029, 1160, 1549, 1677 and 1778 are included under the topic Early McBrollaghan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McBrollaghan Spelling VariationsSpelling and translation were not standardized practices until the last few centuries. Spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. McBrollaghan has been spelled Brallahan, Brallaghan, Bralahan, Brallachain, Bralachain, McBrolohan, McBrolachan, McBrollahan, Brollahan, Brollachan, Brollaghan, Brollohan, Brolohan, McBrollohan, McBrolachin, McBrollaghan, McBrologhan, McBrolahan, O'Brolchen, O'Brollahchain, O'Brollohan, O'Brollahan, O'Brologhan, O'Brolloghan and many more. Early Notables of the McBrollaghan familyMore information is included under the topic Early McBrollaghan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the McBrollaghan family to Ireland
Some of the McBrollaghan family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the McBrollaghan familyThe hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name McBrollaghan arrived in North America very early: Patrick O'Brallaghan who settled in New York State in 1785.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vigilance et audax
Motto Translation: Vigilant and bold.
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