Haughey
| Haughey | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
 Haughey family coat of arms | |
| Pronunciation | Haw-hee/ How-ee |
| Meaning | A mounted knight, a horseman (Descendant of Eochaidh) |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Language(s) of origin | Gaeilge |
| Related names | Hoey, McCaughey |
Haughey (Irish: Ó hEochaidh) is a distinguished Irish surname of noble origins. Spelling variations include: Hoey, McCaughey and McKeogh, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Ó hEochaidh.
The Haugheys are descendants of the ancient Dál Fiatach dynasty, rulers of Ulaid. They trace their descent from Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, a 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 and President of the European Council
- Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond
- Sir William Haughey, Baron Haughey
- Seán Haughey, Former Lord Mayor and Minister of State
- Denis Haughey, Former Minister and MEP
- Sharon Haughey, Former Lord Mayor
- Hon. Thomas Haughey, Former U.S. Representative
- Paul C. Haughey
- Maureen Haughey
- Chris Haughey
- Tom Haughey
- Matthew Haughey
- Pádraig Haughey
- Seán Ó hEochaidh
See also
- Haughey (TV series), a series broadcast by RTÉ in 2005 about Charles Haughey
- Haughey's Fort
- Hoey
- McCaughey
- Kings of Ulster
- Dál Fiatach
- Ulaid
- Irish nobility
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