The O’Loughlin surname in County Clare has deep historical roots, tracing back to Gaelic origins and Viking influences. It is derived from the ancient Gaelic name Ó Lochlainn, meaning “descendant of Lochlainn,” a name associated with a prominent family in the region, particularly in Corcomroe and the Burren area of Clare. The family historically belonged to the clan that ruled over parts of Clare, with notable figures like Conghalach O’Loughlin, a bishop in the 13th century , and they are said to have been powerful and influential there for centuries. The name signifies a heritage linked to seafaring Vikings and Gaelic nobility, highlighting their significance in County Clare’s history

Lorna worked as Project Genealogist for George Boole *200 genealogy project for University College Cork and is an excellent researcher for Irish family histories.

Lorna produces and presents the successful show: ‘The Genealogy Radio show’ aired each Thursday at 4p.m. from beautiful Kilkee, Co. Clare at Raidio Corcabaiscinn and Podcasts are available weekly.

Lorna has delivered conference papers at Oxford; Lincoln College: Exploration of the Medieval Gaelic Diet: (2012); seminar papers at the Moore Institute in NUI Galway, ‘The Gaelic Lordships in Thomond, c. 1400-c.1500’ and papers at Irish Conference of Medievalists on themes of Brian Boru and landscape of East Clare. Lorna has published on medieval themes and on maritime subjects. Her research areas are the MacNamaras and O’Briens of Thomond.

Lorna received her Certificate for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) in Dallas in March 2015.

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