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O'Reilly Name History

O'Reilly Irish Coat of arms

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O'Reilly (/əˈraɪli/) is the Anglicised form of the Gaelic Ó Raghallaigh. It is also the patronymic form of the Irish name Reilly (Irish Gaelic: Uí Raghaile). It is commonly found throughout Ireland, with the greatest concentration of the surname found in County Cavan followed by Longford, Meath, Westmeath, Fermanagh and Monaghan, and the Province of Leinster. O'Reilly is ranked tenth in the top twenty list of Irish surnames.

The bloody hand in the O'Reilly coat of arms represents Symbol of Faith, Sincerity, and Justice. The motto for the O'Reilly family is, "With Fortitude and Prudence."

Variant spellings of the Irish surname O'Reilly include Reilley, O'Reily, O'Riely, O'Rielly, O'Riley, O'Rilley and many others.

Find out more details about the O'Reilly coat of arms

The Irish Rose carries two items which may provide you with more details about the O'Reilly family in Ireland, their family crest, and other historical notes.

We also carry O'Reilly caps, shirts, flags, mugs, etched glassware, and heirloom products. Visit our coat of arms page to see all the items available with the O'Reilly name and family crest.

Is there an O'Reilly's Pub in Ireland?

There are a number of named for the O'Reilly families in Ireland.

If you can't visit one of these fine O'Reilly establishments, our personalized pub gifts are the next best thing!

Notable people named O'Reilly

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