Kissane (surname)
Kissane is an Irish surname, particularly associated with County Kerry.[1][2] It originates as an anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Cíosáin, which was also anglicised as Cashman–the anglicisation of Kissane is more popular in County Kerry, while Cashman is more popular in County Cork.
Notable people with the surname Kissane include:
- Andy Kissane (born 1959), Australian poet and novelist
- David Kissane (born 1951), Australian psychiatrist
- Eamon Kissane (1899-1979), Irish politician
- Edward Kissane (1886-1959), Irish priest
- Jack Kissane (1936-2022), Irish Gaelic footballer and army officer
- Jim Kissane (born 1946), American basketball player
- Paudie Kissane (born 1980), Irish Gaelic footballer
- Richard Kissane (1868-?)
This page lists people with the surname Kissane.
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References[edit]
- ^ Michael C. O'Laughlin (1 March 1999). Families of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Irish Roots Cafe. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-940134-36-2.
- ^ Michael C. O'Laughlin (2002). The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small. Irish Roots Cafe. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-940134-09-6.
The Kissane family is traditionally linked to Co. Kerry in Ireland.