Fleeing from war, persecution and famine, the O Driscolls
went as ‘Wild Geese' to France and Spain and as poor emigrants made
their way to America, Britain, Australia and other places. In time,
they made a name for themselves in the military, religious, economic,
medical, cultural and political life of many countries. In Ireland,
they adapted to new ways and became merchants, journalists, authors,
poets, educationalists, religious, sporting and legal figures
Their descendants are today to be found throughout Ireland and especially in
County Cork, Britain, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many other
lands. The original home of all O Driscolls, is the area around Baltimore and Sherkin,
Heir and Cape Clear islands where the surname is most frequently found today.
Much of the history of the O Driscolls and the story of many named O Driscoll worldwide is told in O Driscolls,
Past and Present by Dr. Éamon Lankford. |
