Wow! What a trip to see this much info and debate about a name the same as mine. I had no idea that Turlough also translated to Terence. I've oft wondered if Turlough O'Carolan was somewhere down in the twisted roots of my family tree. I'm a "pop wanna be" as was so politely mentioned in this string of messages, so I'm no afficionado of Celtic music, but I do like it and do have several recordings of T. O'C's tunes, which I like. I think if he were alive today he may be a pop wanna be too. He had a good sense for catchy hooks and songs in the 2-3 minute range.

Thank you all for the wonderful history surrounding my name.

Terry Carolan