What is the meaning and history of the name Holland?

I come from an Irish background and am interested to find out the meaning of the name Holland in Irish history, does it have a Gaelic background etc. Tried genealogy sites but have to pay,register etc. Any ideas how to get the info for free ?
Thank you.

Try this link

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=pKm6DKrYPjwC&pg=PA84&lpg=PA84&dq=is+holland+an+irish+name&source=web&ots=tB1dFHhZFK&sig=_WH3MwifoSzb8VcHbuOUMypBODo&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result

This is also a very good site – http://www.cyndislist.com/home-h.htm

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