Finnegans now mainly living abroad

The name Finnegan, as Gaelic Fionnagáin was derived from the old Irish first name Fionn meaning fair.
According to a news item there appears to be two distinct septs or clans divided. The first was located apparently around the border of Galway and Roscommon where there are reportedly two places called Ballyfinegan. One in Ballymoe, Galway where according to reports the controversial royal Irish constabulary were stationed in the late 19th Century, and one in Castlerea.
The other is reportedly a Breffny sept. The as called kingdom of which is present day county Leitrim, Cavan and parts of neighbouring counties. It is supposedly from this origin that the majority of the present day Finnegans belong. Present day bearers of the name may be found in Cavan according to a report, but the majority believed to be abroad.