Geraghty

Geraghty (/ˈɡɛrəti/) and the variant Garaghty are Irish surnames, it was originally written in a Gaelic form as Mag Oireachtaigh (or MacGeraghty in English), the name is derived from the word "oireachtach," referring to a member of an assembly. The name of the modern national legislative body in Ireland, the Oireachtas comes from the same Gaelic root.

History

The MacGeraghty clan are descended from the Siol Muireadaigh of the Kingdom of Connacht, the same Gaelic lineage and homeland as the Ó Conchubhair dynasty. Their lands were originally situated in the Barony of Roscommon.

They were rulers of Clann Tomaltaigh and the Muintir Roduib[1][2] and are referred to in the topographical poem Tuilleadh feasa ar Éirinn óigh by Giolla na Naomh Ó hUidhrín.

Members of this Clan are said to have named the island of Innis Murray after themselves as they were formerly chiefs of the Siol Murray.[3]

The MacGeraghty are also associated with the Gaelic Kingdom of Uí Maine, where they were second only to the O’Ceallaigh, who were the Kings of that kingdom.

A Chief of the name, called McGiriaght is listed in the Composition Book of Connacht in 1585, as seated in the Barony of Athlone.

Geoffrey Keating’s History of Ireland records that:

"Mac Oiraghty of the steeds was the ruling chief

of Muintir Roduiv of rightful laws -

A fearless warrior as he ranged the woods"[4]

Related surnames that derive from the same Gaelic root are:

People

The name Geraghty may refer to:

See also

References
  1. Ui Mani and Ui Fiacrach Aidni. Page 1, Section 2. Mag Oireachtaigh, http://www.aughty.org/pdf/ui_mani_ui_fiacrach.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  2. "The Topographical Poems of John O'Dubhagain and Giolla-na-naomh O'Huidhrin: Edited in the original Irish from MSS. in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, with translation, notes, and introductory dissertations, by John O'Donovan". A. Thom. 8 July 1862 – via Google Books.
  3. The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small By Michael C. O'Laughlin Page 119
  4. Foras Feasa ar Éirinn'. By Geoffrey Keating
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