Conboy name

[George Conboy]

I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<br>
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gconelec@tinet.ie

[Yank]

<br>: I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<p>Dear George, Get yourself down to one of your better bookstores (you have 4 or 5 but Kenny's will do) and get a copy of MacLysaght's "Surnames of Ireland." That's a small start. Then there's the Library; public and UCG, and.....<p>Yank<br>
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Tulskone@aol.com

[Susan K. Conboy]

: <br>: : I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<p>: Dear George, Get yourself down to one of your better bookstores (you have 4 or 5 but Kenny's will do) and get a copy of MacLysaght's "Surnames of Ireland." That's a small start. Then there's the Library; public and UCG, and.....<p>: Yank<p>Dear George, I'd LOVE to read any info you come up with, and will be glad to share any I find. There's an organization that I believe I can contact through the Free Library here that may be able to help. Will keep you posted. Sincerely, Sue

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Suzq67@aol.com

[Susan Conboy]

: <br>: : I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<p><br>

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Suzq67@aol.com

[Susan Conboy]

::Dear Mr. Conboy, my mom reminded me of a story my dad, James Martin Conboy (1928-1987), used to tell about the name "Conboy". He said it meant "Keeper of the Hounds" and that titled families hired young men to care for the dogs that guarded the land and worked the farm. Those young men were called the conboys and that's how the name came to be. Of course, I can't confirm this; it's just a story my dad used to tell. I'd love to know for sure if it's true. I'm unsure if you got my previous posting since I don't see it here, but if I learn any more I'll post again. I think I can contact an organization through the Free Library here that may help. Sincerely, Sue<br>: : : I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<p><br>

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Suzq67@aol.com

[Timothy J. Conboy]

: : I am also interested in researching the conboy family name, particularly finding the origins of my grandparents from UK. Any help or cotact would be greatly appreciated, kind regards, Timothy Conboy<br>: : : I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<p>: : Dear George, Get yourself down to one of your better bookstores (you have 4 or 5 but Kenny's will do) and get a copy of MacLysaght's "Surnames of Ireland." That's a small start. Then there's the Library; public and UCG, and.....<p>: : Yank<p>: Dear George, I'd LOVE to read any info you come up with, and will be glad to share any I find. There's an organization that I believe I can contact through the Free Library here that may be able to help. Will keep you posted. Sincerely, Sue<p>

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timcon@netspace.net.au

[Timothy J. Conboy]

I understand my Grandfather came to Australia after the second World war. His name was Ronald Conboy and had a brother Steve and ?.. Any connections or shouldn't I ask?<p>: : : I am also interested in researching the conboy family name, particularly finding the origins of my grandparents from UK. Any help or cotact would be greatly appreciated, kind regards, Timothy Conboy<br>: : : : I am researching the origin of the Conboy name. I am nearly(?) thirty living right in the heart of Galway city and so before this place gets too big, as the man says "I'd like to know where the name came from?"....and where it all began..so I'd really appreciate any help.....Thank you.<p>: : : Dear George, Get yourself down to one of your better bookstores (you have 4 or 5 but Kenny's will do) and get a copy of MacLysaght's "Surnames of Ireland." That's a small start. Then there's the Library; public and UCG, and.....<p>: : : Yank<p>: : Dear George, I'd LOVE to read any info you come up with, and will be glad to share any I find. There's an organization that I believe I can contact through the Free Library here that may be able to help. Will keep you posted. Sincerely, Sue<p>
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timcon@netspace.net.au

[RA Conboy]

Sue's reference to keeper of the hounds is corraborated in Edward MacLysaght's, "Irish Families".He states in part,<br>that Conboy is a true Irish Gaelic surname. However,there are at least two origins that eventually<br>became Conboy. In Gaelic, O'Conbhuidhe, suggested meaning-cu'buidhe-yellow hound.<br>Somewhere else I read that this was a honor(yellow=gold) in terms of guardians/watchdogs of the kings. And so legend grows.<p><p><p><p>
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