Kilcawley Family History

According to MacLysaght, the name is reduced from Mac Giolla Chalbhaigh, which means ‘son of the bald lad’.

This derivation stems from the adjective calbhach, meaning ‘big-headed’ or ‘bald’.

It is interesting to compare the personal name with the earlier adjectival epithet calbhach found at Calvey.

This connection highlights the evolution of names and their meanings over time.

By examining these linguistic roots, we gain insight into cultural and familial identities.