The MacCarthy Reagh Clan
Genealogical Research
Welcome to our MacCarthy Research Database. This page serves a centralized hub for research contributions gathered by fellow clan members and genealogists. Here you will find valuable information and resources that can assist you in your journey exploring your MacCarthy lineage and heritage. Delve into the findings and connect with others who share your passion for genealogy.
Personal Discoveries
EpitomeVitae
by Evan McCarthy
A blog publishing the McCarthy Reagh genealogy of Evan McCarthy's family. Provides good summaries of research with fully cited references.
The 1937 confirmation of Armorial Bearings found in the Genealogical Office Manuscript Collection, Ms. 111f, fol. 125 'Copy of confirmation of arms to the descendants of John Leader MacCarthy and to his son, Francis Leader MacCarthy of Chessington, Salop., with mention of recorded descent from Donal Reagh MacCarthy "The MacCarthy Reagh" of Kilbrittain Castle, who died 1414; Sept. 17, 1937.
For many centuries it was recorded in several sources (i.e. "The MacCarthys of Munster", "Irish Pedigrees", and even the pedigree of Francis Leader McCarthy certified by the Ulster Herald) that Finghin was the son of Cormac and Lady Muskery, but this has recently been proven incorrect.
Primary and Source Documents
A French book recording the MacCarthy Clan in its listing of its nobility. Recording the lineage of Justin, le comte de MacCarthy-Reagh. Records the ultimate MacCarthy origins, but the MacCarthy Reagh sept begins on page 79 (the PDF's page 89).
John O’Donovan's "Pedigree of Mac Carthy of Dunmanway" is an excellent source for anyone researching the MacCrthy Glas sept.
An excellent research tool to search through the early 19th century tithe records. It will search for what you enter exactly as you enter it. So you search for "McCarthy", it would show you all the "Carty" entries.
In the mid 19th century Sir Richard Griffith conducted a property valuation of Ireland. This tool lets you search for names in specific townlands, and lists if the own or lease the property, and what it was valued.
Ellis Island Passenger Search
If you're an American whose looking to delve into your Irish ancestry, this could be an invaluable database for you. Odds are good that your ancestor traveled through Ellis Island, and you might be able to use this tool to find them and learn more about where they came from, who with, and even on what ship!
A bond index recording a Donogh McCarthy Reagh who died in Dromcorragh, in the parish of Caheragh, in 1663. Still unsure exactly who this Donogh would be in the tree.
A deed referencing Florence McCarthy owning land in Dromcorragh in 1805.
Audio/Videographic Materials
Carbery's Stag
by Evan McCarthy
A fun AI project on YouTube setting a poem I wrote to music.
An excellent documentary on the famous galloglass. Originally from the TV series "Medieval Dead" (Season 3, Episode 4).
Why Irish Genealogy Is So Difficult
by the Ancestral Findings Podcast
A good 8 minute discussion on the difficulties of Irish genealogy. A good overview for anyone just getting started in their Irish genealogical research, and provides a great list of reputable resources for research.
A great tool to research place names. It is searchable in gaeilge or english, and provides place names in both languages as well. It shows the regions bounds on a map, and also lists any available additional information such as historical spellings of the name, audio pronunciations, and even images of archival records.