Haughey (Irish: Ó hEochaidh) is an Irish surname. 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 the Ulaid. They trace their descent from Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, a King of Ulster and High King of Ireland in the 1st century AD.
People with the surname Haughey:
- Charles Haughey
- Chris Haughey
- Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond
- Matthew Haughey
- Maureen Haughey
- Seán Haughey
- Seán Ó hEochaidh
Other:
- Haughey (TV series), a series broadcast by RTÉ in 2005 about Charles Haughey
Famous quotes containing the word haughey:
“Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.”
—Charles Haughey (b. 1925)