It is a help when tracing your family history to know something about the origin of and evolution of Irish names and particularly how names have changed over the centuries.
Repayment mortgage. With repayment mortgages you pay the interest and part of the capital off every month. At the end of the term, typically 25 years, you should manage to have paid it all off and own your home.
Amortizing a Mortgage Loan. When you take out a mortgage, you make a monthly payment to the lender, and that is an amortization payment. A part of the payment covers the interest due on the loan, and the remainder of the payment goes to reduce the principal amount owed.