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Origin of Onley Total Records: 1  Origin of Onley, Meaning of Onley Origin: Donley or Donnelly are composed of the words meaning "Don" meaning brown, and "gal" 'Bravery'. The Donley's are descendants of Donnail O'Neil. Their origianl territory was Co Donegal, but they migrated to Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Their name is remembered in the ancient town of Ballydonnelly. Donley (Donnelly) is the 65th most common name in Ireland today. Surnames: Donley, Donnelly Submitted by: Jeana Donley-Hill 2/17/2012 1:41 PM Page 1 of 1

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