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Westmeath / Re: Killintown
« on: Thursday 05 November 15 15:08 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Skill, Have found out recently that after the McGregor Clan was proscribed, some of the McGregors may have taken the name of Killin from the village. Go to http://hal_macgregor.tripod.com/gregor/tree.html to see more.

Regards,

Derek

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Westmeath / Re: Killintown
« on: Saturday 08 November 14 17:12 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,
Just came across your query about Killintown.
I found the following some time ago and it may be of interest to you.
"The name Killan or Killen or Killin comes from the Irish name O'Cilleain, descendant of Cillean, a diminutive of Ceallach, an ancient and once very common name. (Taken from Page 397 of "The Surnames of Scotland")"
I do not think the Scottish meaning of Killin has anything to do with out surname.

Regards,

Derek Killin

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