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O'Shea (Shea, Shee) is an Irish surname (an anglicized form of the Irish patronymic name Ó Séaghdha), originating in the Kingdom of Corcu Duibne in County Kerry.Shea/O'Shea/Shay= Originating in Counties Kerry and Cork, O'Shea came from O Se, coming the Irish Gaelic word seagdha, meaning hawk, but also has a secondary meaning of stately. They later moved north, west, and east into Tyrone, Louth, Mayo, Limerick, Galway, and Clare.
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Hi I’m looking for a Michael shea / O shea from Waterville co kerry ! He would be in his late 70’s early 80’s! He was married to Hana o shea ( born O Sullivan) and they had two daughters Can anyone help me find him or have any info please
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