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MacGrath (other)
McGrath or MacGrath derives from the Irish surname Mac Craith and is occasionally noted with a space: e.g. Izzy Mc Grath. In Ireland, it is pronounced "Ma Grah". In Australia and New Zealand it is pronounced ''MuhGrah''. Notable people with the surname include: Clergy *Alister McGrath (born 1953), Anglican theologian *Desmond McGrath, Canadian politician and Catholic priest *Michael McGrath (bishop) (born 1882), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff, Wales *Patrick Joseph McGrath (born 1945), Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, California Musicians *Eamon McGrath (born 1988), Canadian indie rock musician * Gunner McGrath (born 1978), American vocalist and guitarist *Mark McGrath (born 1968), American rock vocalist Writers and poets *Campbell McGrath (born 1962), American poet *Eamonn McGrath (1929-2008), Irish novelist *Harold MacGrath (1871–1932), American novelist and screenwriter *Patrick McGrath (novelist) (born 1950), British novelist *Seán mac Ruaidhrí Mac Craith (fl. 14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac Craith Mac Craith (Meic Craith, plural form) is an Irish surname, one branch of which is rendered McGrath. Alternate forms Among many alternate forms are McCragh, Crah, Crow and Crowe. Some of the forms may link the Mac Craith name to the ancestral name MacConcrada. Historical mentions At least two distinct families named Mac Craith lived in medieval Ireland. The Meic Craith of Thomond were a learned family with close ties to Clare Abbey, an Augustinian foundation. They were historians and poets of the Uí Bhriain kings and earls of Thomond. Another family of the name, not known to be related, were natives of Termon McGrath, Lough Erne. Notables Members of the Thomond family recorded in the Irish annals included: * Mac Raith, son of Cú Dub, eminent chief of Clann Scandláin of Dál Cais, the best "ex-layman" since Nár, son of Guaire, for piety and bestowing of food to poor people, rested in Christ in Mungarit in 1067. * The son of Mac Raith, the poet, rested in Christ in 1097 * |