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ByrneByrne, meaning raven,is derived from O'Broin is the seventh most common last name in Ireland today. The clans motto is Certavi et Vici which means "I have fought and conquered".Byrne often refers to the ancient Celtic chieftain, Bran Mac Maolmrrdha, the King of Leinster who died in 1052 A.D. Famous members of the family who were prominent in Irish history included Fiach Mc Hugh O'Byrne, who in 1591 helped to free rebel Red Hugh O'Donnell from the Dublin Castle. Also, Alfie Byrne for ten years served as Lord Mayor of Dublin and is greatly remembered by the citizens of the city. Two decedents from this family include Rev. Andrew Byrne who became the first Catholic Bishop of Little Rock and Mrs. Jane Byrne who served as the mayor of Chicago from 1979 to 1983. Another famous Byrne is Leslie Byrne, the first woman voted to Congress from the state of Virginia. She was elected in 1992 and served one-term. She is currently running for Lt. Governor of Virginia.
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