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The history of the McAuliffes is deep-rooted in Gaelic Ireland, but as a consequence of the Irish diaspora they are now scattered to far parts of the world. More McAuliffes are today found outside of Ireland than are still living there.
DISTRIBUTION
As a rough guide to the proportionate distribution of the McAuliffes around the world I carried out in 1995 a study of telephone directory listings (1994 or 1995 editions) for the countries known to have sizeable numbers of McAuliffes. I stress that this is a rough guide, for it does not take into account possible differences in availability of telephone services, economic access to services, etc., which could distort any comparison.
IRELAND
From the Irish telephone directories I found that the McAuliffes are found in all of the areas covered by Telecom Eireann. The largest concentration of listings was in County Cork (161 listings), many of these at addresses within, or not far from, the ancient homeland of Clanawley. The next largest listing (88) was in the area which includes counties Kerry and Limerick. Because the borders of these counties once formed part of the boundaries of Clanawley many of these listings, too, were in places not far from the ancient homeland. While all other areas record some McAuliffe names, only Dublin showeds a significant number, with 58 entries.
AUSTRALIA
The country showing the largest number of McAuliffe telephone directory listings was Australia with 400. An analysis of the Australian figures showed that the McAuliffes were concentrated mainly in the larger urban areas, with Sydney having 80 entries, Melbourne 86, Perth 85, Brisbane 74 and Adelaide 41.
UNITED STATES
The United States recorded the next highest number with 340 entries. McAuliffes there were found in most parts of the country, with the highest concentrations in New York (100), Chicago (38), Boston (34), Seattle (30) and North Virginia (30).
UNITED KINGDOM
McAuliffe names were also found in the directories for most parts of Britain, about 300 in all, with 45 being recorded in London.
CANADA
In Canada the McAuliffes were also found in several centres, the largest concentration being in Toronto which had 30 listings. Canada had a relatively small number of listings, with an approximate total of 65.
NEW ZEALAND
The total number of directory listings for New Zealand was 63. Here, too, they were mostly grouped in the main centres with Auckland having 14 entries, Wellington 9, Christchurch 8 and Dunedin 10.
SOUTH AMERICA
McAuliffes are known to be living in some countries of South America, with significant numbers reported to be in Chile and an undefined number in Argentina, but at this stage I have no information on exact numbers.
OTHER COUNTRIES
McAuliffes are known to be in other countries also, most notably France and Spain. Those who have been in those countries for some time, such as those who settled there after the exodus following the Treaty of Limerick, may now have different variations of the name.
HOW THEY MEASURED
Telephone directory listings for McAuliffe (including MacAuliffe, McAuliff, MacAmhlaoibh) were recorded, in numerical order, as follows:
DISTRIBUTION
As a rough guide to the proportionate distribution of the McAuliffes around the world I carried out in 1995 a study of telephone directory listings (1994 or 1995 editions) for the countries known to have sizeable numbers of McAuliffes. I stress that this is a rough guide, for it does not take into account possible differences in availability of telephone services, economic access to services, etc., which could distort any comparison.
IRELAND
From the Irish telephone directories I found that the McAuliffes are found in all of the areas covered by Telecom Eireann. The largest concentration of listings was in County Cork (161 listings), many of these at addresses within, or not far from, the ancient homeland of Clanawley. The next largest listing (88) was in the area which includes counties Kerry and Limerick. Because the borders of these counties once formed part of the boundaries of Clanawley many of these listings, too, were in places not far from the ancient homeland. While all other areas record some McAuliffe names, only Dublin showeds a significant number, with 58 entries.
AUSTRALIA
The country showing the largest number of McAuliffe telephone directory listings was Australia with 400. An analysis of the Australian figures showed that the McAuliffes were concentrated mainly in the larger urban areas, with Sydney having 80 entries, Melbourne 86, Perth 85, Brisbane 74 and Adelaide 41.
UNITED STATES
The United States recorded the next highest number with 340 entries. McAuliffes there were found in most parts of the country, with the highest concentrations in New York (100), Chicago (38), Boston (34), Seattle (30) and North Virginia (30).
UNITED KINGDOM
McAuliffe names were also found in the directories for most parts of Britain, about 300 in all, with 45 being recorded in London.
CANADA
In Canada the McAuliffes were also found in several centres, the largest concentration being in Toronto which had 30 listings. Canada had a relatively small number of listings, with an approximate total of 65.
NEW ZEALAND
The total number of directory listings for New Zealand was 63. Here, too, they were mostly grouped in the main centres with Auckland having 14 entries, Wellington 9, Christchurch 8 and Dunedin 10.
SOUTH AMERICA
McAuliffes are known to be living in some countries of South America, with significant numbers reported to be in Chile and an undefined number in Argentina, but at this stage I have no information on exact numbers.
OTHER COUNTRIES
McAuliffes are known to be in other countries also, most notably France and Spain. Those who have been in those countries for some time, such as those who settled there after the exodus following the Treaty of Limerick, may now have different variations of the name.
HOW THEY MEASURED
Telephone directory listings for McAuliffe (including MacAuliffe, McAuliff, MacAmhlaoibh) were recorded, in numerical order, as follows:
| Australia | 400 |
| United States | 380 |
| Ireland | 330 |
| United Kingdom | 300 |
| Canada | 65 |
| New Zealand | 63 |
CLAN RALLY
Today efforts are being made to bring the McAuliffes around the world back into contact with each other. An active Clan Rally Committee works from Newmarket in County Cork. A Clan Rally is now held there four-yearly. At each rally a clan chieftain is elected. The current Chieftain is John Paul McAuliffe from Australia.
The next Clan Rally will be held in July 2008. If you have a McAuliffe connection you might like to attend. This will be the fifth rally to be held and promises a lively weekend of activities including a parade, music, an historical tour and a banquet. Newmarket is in the heart of Clanawley, the ancient territory of the McAuliffes, so this is an opportunity to stand on the same soil as our ancestors, and to meet with other McAuliffes who will converge there from many parts of the world.
For information about the rally go to the Rally Page.
GENEALOGY
Private efforts by McAuliffe family members around the world to establish links with each other are increasing and many are engaged in tracing family connections. Modern computer technology is helping this. Rapid exchange of information is possible by e-mail and message boards on the internet, as well as the plethora of web sites providing information on such topics as shipping lists, army registers and numerous other records.
LINKS
For links to McAuliffe Message Boards, clan websites and McAuliffe family pages, click here.
Today efforts are being made to bring the McAuliffes around the world back into contact with each other. An active Clan Rally Committee works from Newmarket in County Cork. A Clan Rally is now held there four-yearly. At each rally a clan chieftain is elected. The current Chieftain is John Paul McAuliffe from Australia.
The next Clan Rally will be held in July 2008. If you have a McAuliffe connection you might like to attend. This will be the fifth rally to be held and promises a lively weekend of activities including a parade, music, an historical tour and a banquet. Newmarket is in the heart of Clanawley, the ancient territory of the McAuliffes, so this is an opportunity to stand on the same soil as our ancestors, and to meet with other McAuliffes who will converge there from many parts of the world.
For information about the rally go to the Rally Page.
GENEALOGY
Private efforts by McAuliffe family members around the world to establish links with each other are increasing and many are engaged in tracing family connections. Modern computer technology is helping this. Rapid exchange of information is possible by e-mail and message boards on the internet, as well as the plethora of web sites providing information on such topics as shipping lists, army registers and numerous other records.
LINKS
For links to McAuliffe Message Boards, clan websites and McAuliffe family pages, click here.
Photo is copied from D.H Allens book 'The McAuliffes of Clanawley' and features the James O'Keeffe Memorial Institute in which the clan committee has its office.
McAULIFFE MESSAGE BOARD
Here you can read messages left by other McAuliffes around the world, or leave one yourself. You can find out about the clan, see who's tracing family connections or keep up with the news about the rally etc. If you'd like to check it out, click here.
Here you can read messages left by other McAuliffes around the world, or leave one yourself. You can find out about the clan, see who's tracing family connections or keep up with the news about the rally etc. If you'd like to check it out, click here.
