Breslin is a surname that originates from ga,

Ó Breisleáin Ó Breisleáin was the surname of an Irish brehon family. The Ó Breisleáin were natives of Fanad, County Donegal, and a branch of the family later became brehons to the Maguire of County Fermanagh The surname In some cultures, a surname, f ...

. The name loosely translates as "strife".

Notable Breslins

Actors

* Abigail Breslin, American actress * Mark Breslin, Canadian comedian, actor, public speaker and businessman *

Patricia Breslin Patricia Rose Breslin (March 17, 1925 – October 12, 2011) was an American actress and philanthropist. She had a prominent career in television, which included recurring roles as Amanda Miller on '' The People's Choice'' (1955–58), and as Laur ...

(1925–2011), American actress and philanthropist * Spencer Breslin, American actor and musician

Athletes

* Bernard Breslin, Scottish footballer *

Paddy Breslin Paddy Breslin is a former association football player who represented New Zealand national football team, New Zealand at international level. Breslin played two official A-international matches for the New Zealand, both against New Caledonia na ...

, New Zealand footballer * Paul Breslin (footballer) (born 1946), Scottish footballer * Jack Breslin (1920–1988), American academic administrator

Business persons

* Herbert Breslin, American music industry executive

Military persons

* Charles Breslin (1964–1985), IRA member * Thomas F. Breslin, died in the Bataan Death March

Musicians

Niall Breslin Niall Breslin (born 22 October 1980), known as Bressie, is an Irish musician, former Westmeath GAA, Westmeath Gaelic footballer and Leinster Rugby player. Breslin found success as the lead singer, guitarist, songwriter with pop band The Blizz ...

, vocalist for The Blizzards * DJ Baby Anne (born Marianne Breslin), American DJ and music producer *

Cathal Breslin Cathal Breslin is a concert pianist originally from Derry, Northern Ireland, now living in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. He has performed extensively in solo recitals, as a concerto soloist with orchestra and a chamber musician in major ...

, classical pianist from Northern Ireland

Politicians

* Cormac Breslin, Irish Fianna Fáil politician * Neil Breslin, New York State Senator * Joan Breslin Pitkin, Maryland assembly member

Writers

* Jimmy Breslin, American journalist and author * Ali Breslin, writer of '' Bad Day at Black Rock'' * Theresa Breslin, Scottish author, primarily of young adult fiction * Susannah Breslin, American writer * Shaun Breslin, Irish academic

Fictional Breslins

* Aidan Breslin, protagonist in the 2009 film ''Horsemen'' * Ray Breslin, protagonist in the 2013 film ''Escape Plan''