Proud of a descent from one of Ireland’s greatest warrior kings, the Devlins were at the forefront for centuries in the island’s struggle for freedom and independence.
This often came at great cost to themselves not only in the form of death on the battlefield but also through exile to foreign shores, where their descendants successfully forged new lives for themselves.
Read here the poignant and inspiring tale of the Devlins.
NAME VARIATIONS INCLUDE: Ó Doibhilin (Gaelic), Ó Duibhlin (Gaelic), O’Dobhalen, O’Develin, O’Devlin, Davlin, Defflin, Develin, Devline, Devolin, Devoline.
