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Author: stcanty
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I am a Canty from Boston and have visited Ireland where the tradition is to name the first
born the same name both male and female. For example I am Sean of James Canty and Dorothy
Disclose of James of Timothy and my Aunt was Helen and found a James and Helen married in
Cork. Fun fact there is a Tavern named Canty in Cork city and I found Canty farms and
estates in West Cork as well.
West Cork was the site of much rebellion against the landed class backed by England and
the largest percentage of Diaspora during the famine and "troubles". I
sincerely encourage Irish Diaspora to visit Ireland esp. Cork and West Ireland to
appreciate their roots.
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