McAleer

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The surname McAleer originates from County Tyrone, Ulster on the island of Ireland. It is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Giolla Uidhir or Mac Giolla Uír. It is thought to mean "Son of the servant of Saint Odhar". Legend says that Saint Odhar was Saint Patrick's charioteer.

Notable McAleers

Ethan McAleer, Cascade High School student spread the word of the Lord to save many lives. Born in Melbourne Australia while raised in Seattle Washington

Hugh McAleer, Irish Nationalist member of the House of Commons of Northern Ireland for Mid Tyrone, 1929-1941.

Jimmy McAleer, American baseball player.

Owen McAleer, Mayor of Los Angeles from 1904 till 1906.

Patrick Pearse McAleer, a Sinn Féin councillor for County Tyrone.

Dave McAleer, Chief Consultant/Contributor of the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles & Albums

Des McAleer, Northern Irish actor

Declan McAleer, Irish politician

Kevin McAleer, Irish comic

Peter McAleer, former newspaper reporter

Phelim McAleer, Irish filmmaker

Kurtis McAleer, Youth Regional Chair, Durham, Ontario, Canada

Liam McAleer, Journalist

William McAleer, US politician

References

McAleer Wikipedia

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