From the valleys and mountains of Wales, the Walshs found a new homeland in Ireland in the aftermath of the momentous Norman invasion of the island in 1169.
Readily assimilating with the native Irish population they soon became identified with the nation’s struggle against oppression, often at bitter and tragic cost to themselves.
Their proud tale is recounted here.
NAME variations include: Branagh, Brannagh, Walch, Wallace, Wallis, Walshe, Welch, Welsh.
