McCaffrey originates from Gadfraidh the second son of Donn Mor Maguire - (1260 AD to 1302 AD). Gadfraidh is noted as the 'equivalent' of the English Godfrey. The McCaffreys are magraidfraidh's - (mag is another usage of Mac) - "son of gadfraidh". The motto on the coat of arms "Justia Et Fortituda Invincibilia Sunt" "Justice And Fortitude Are Invincible" is that of the Maguires.
McCaffrey originates from Gadfraidh the second son of Donn Mor Maguire - (1260 AD to 1302 AD). Gadfraidh is noted as the 'equivalent' of the English Godfrey. The McCaffreys are magraidfraidh's - (mag is another usage of Mac) - "son of gadfraidh". The motto on the coat of arms "Justia Et Fortituda Invincibilia Sunt" "Justice And Fortitude Are Invincible" is that of the Maguires.