His actual name was Mhilleas Cearrbhach. His mother took his name from the proverb--she'd been abandoned by Cearrbhach's father and consequently decided to give Cearrbhach a name independent of any father. The proverb had been a kind of life maxim for her--ergo the title of Cearrbhach's novel "Hope to Recoup," which is strictly autobiographical.

I'll check out Déanaim Neamhshuim Pty Ltd--that may help.