Bits and Pieces

Bits and Pieces

A collection of miscellany about the McGirr family. If you have an item you wish to add to this page, please contact the Editor.


Notable Places:
McGirr (Village), DeKalb County, Illinois
McGirr Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
McGirr Street, DeKalb, Illinois
McGirr Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia
McGirr County School, DeKalb, Illinois
McGirr Elementary School, Nanaimo, British Columbia
McGirr Sports Field, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Notable People:
Alexander Crawford McGirr was the gunsmith who invented the "long rifle" during the American Civil War
James McGirr was the Premier of New South Wales, Australia 1947-1952
Eamonn McGirr holds the world record for non-stop singing
Lisa McGirr is a noted author
Nancy McGirr is a famous illustrator

Other:
The Darby McGirr Celtic Singing Group has no connection to the McGirr family - they just liked the name
Samuel McGirr, a dog with his own website, has no connection to the McGirr family - he got the name by growling a lot - grrr!