Haughey Explained
| Haughey |
| Pronunciation: | , |
| Meaning: | A mounted knight, a horseman (Descendant of h Eochaidh) |
| Region: | Ireland |
| Language: | Gaelic |
| Variant: | McCaughey, McGaughey, McKeogh, Keogh, Kehoe, Haffey, Hoey, Hoy, Hughey |
Haughey (Irish: Ó h[[Eochaidh]]) is an Irish surname of noble origins. Spelling variations include: Hoey, McCaughey and McKeogh, among others.
The Haugheys are descendants of the ancient Dál Fiatach dynasty, rulers of Ulaid. According to Irish tradition the Dál Fiatach descend from Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, an alleged King of Ulster and High King of Ireland in the 1st century AD.[1] In addition to a number of Scottish clans, as well as the British royal family (through the House of Dunkeld), their lineage extends to the Darini/Dáirine.[2]
Notable bearers of the surname include:
- Charles Haughey, Former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland
- Chris Haughey, former Major League Baseball player
- Clare Haughey, MSP
- Denis Haughey, Former Minister and MEP
- Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond
- Mary Haughey, Baroness Ballyedmond
- Matthew Haughey, American programmer, web designer, and blogger
- Maureen Haughey, wife of Charles Haughey
- Pádraig Haughey, Irish Gaelic footballer
- Seán Haughey, Former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Minister of State
- Siobhán Haughey, Hong Kong Olympic swimmer
- Hon. Thomas Haughey, Former U.S. Representative
- Tom Haughey, rugby league footballer
- Sir William Haughey, Baron Haughey
- Seán Ó hEochaidh
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Byrne. Francis John. Irish Kings and High-Kings. 1973. Batsford. University of Michigan. 127.
- Walsh. Dennis. The Kingdom of Ulster.
