Geraghty () 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

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, the

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comes from the same Gaelic root.

History

The MacGeraghty clan are descended from the

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of the Kingdom of Connacht, the same Gaelic lineage and homeland as the Ó Conchubhair dynasty. Their lands were originally situated in the

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. They were rulers of Clann Tomaltaigh and the Muintir Roduib and are referred to in the topographical poem Tuilleadh feasa ar Éirinn óigh by

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. 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. The MacGeraghty clan are associated with the Gaelic Kingdoms of

Uí Briúin The Uí Briúin were a royal dynasty of Connacht. Their eponymous apical ancestor was Brión, son of Eochaid Mugmedon and Mongfind, and an elder half brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages. They formed part of the Connachta, along with the ...

and Uí Maine, in the latter they were second only to the '' O’Ceallaigh'', who were the Kings of Uí Maine. A

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

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'' 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''"''''Foras Feasa ar Éirinn'. By Geoffrey Keating The clan name MacGeraghty lead to the

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name Geraghty, descendants of the family are still found in large numbers in

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and among the

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Related surnames

Related surnames that derive from the same Gaelic root are: * McGarrity * Garrity * Garraty * Gerety * Gerrity * Gerahty * Garraty * MacGeraghty * McGeraghty * McGerity * MacGartie * MacGarty * Gerighty * Gerighaty * Geraty * Gerty * Gurty * Jerety

People

The name Geraghty may refer to: *

Agnes Geraghty Agnes Geraghty (November 26, 1907 – March 1, 1974), also known by her married name Agnes McAndrews, was an American competition swimmer who represented the United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics and 1928 Summer Olympics The 1928 Summer O ...

(1907–1974), swimmer *

Barry Geraghty Barry Geraghty (born 16 September 1979) is a retired Irish jockey. He is the second most successful jockey of all time at the Cheltenham Festival. Geraghty rode his first winner in January 1997 and three years later he became the Irish Champi ...

(born 1979), jockey * Ben Geraghty (1912–1963), baseball player *

Brian Geraghty Brian Timothy Geraghty (born May 13, 1975) is an American actor, known for his roles in the 2005 film '' Jarhead'', the 2008 film '' The Hurt Locker'', and in the 2012 film ''Flight'', along with his recurring role in the HBO drama series ''Boar ...

(born 1974), actor *

Carmelita Geraghty Carmelita Geraghty (March 21, 1901 – July 7, 1966) was an American silent-film actress and painter. Early life The daughter of screenwriter Tom Geraghty, she was the sister of writers Maurice and Gerald Geraghty. Her father wrote scenarios ...

(1901–1966), actress * David Geraghty (born 1975), singer-songwriter * Des Geraghty (born 1943), politician *

Donn Óge Mag Oireachtaigh Donn Óge Mag Oireachtaigh (died 1230) was the lord of Clann Taidg. Biography Mag Oireachtaigh had been dispossessed of his lands by King Aedh Ua Conchobair and to regain them enlisted the aid of King Aed Meith Ua Neill of Tír Eógain. This ...

(died 1230), Irish lord *

Graham Geraghty Graham Geraghty (born 17 May 1973), is a former Gaelic footballer who played at senior level for the Meath county team. While still an inter-county player, he stood for the Fine Gael political party at the 2007 Irish general election; he was n ...

(born 1973), footballer *

Jack Geraghty John Vincent "Jack" Geraghty, Jr. (born February 23, 1934) is an Irish American civic politician, journalist, and public relations consultant from Spokane, Washington. In 1964, he was elected to the Spokane County Board of Commissioners, while sim ...

(born 1934), mayor * James Geraghty (1896–1960), politician * Jim Geraghty, author and activist *

Johnny Geraghty John Geraghty (born 20 June 1942) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played at club level with Kilkerrin, Mountbellew–Moylough and Fr Griffin's and at inter-county level with the Galway senior football team. He usually lined out as a g ...

(born 1942), sportsperson * Kate Geraghty (born 1973), photojournalist * Marita Geraghty, actress * Martin Geraghty, comic book artist *

Michael Geraghty Michael C. Geraghty (born July 21, 1952) is an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Alaska from 2012 until 2014. He was nominated for this position by Governor Sean Parnell, confirmed by the Alaska Senate and sworn in on April 1 ...

(born 1952), Attorney General of Alaska * Paul Geraghty (born 1959), author and illustrator * Robyn Geraghty, politician *

Sarah Geraghty Sarah Elisabeth Geraghty (born 1974) is an American lawyer from Georgia who serves as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. She previously was senior counsel for the Southern Ce ...

, (born 1974), Northern District Judge of Georgia *

Shane Geraghty Shane Geraghty (born 12 August 1986 in Coventry, West Midlands) is an English rugby union player who plays for Stade Francais in the French Top 14 Geraghty normally plays at Centre (rugby union), Centre or at Fly-half (rugby union), Fly-half. ...

(born 1986), rugby union player * Thomas F. Geraghty, jurist *

Thomas J. Geraghty Thomas J. Geraghty (April 10, 1883 – June 5, 1945), was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 70 films between 1917 and 1939. During the 1930s he went to the United Kingdom, where he wrote a number of screenplays. He was born in Rushvill ...

(1883–1945), screenwriter * Tony Geraghty, writer and journalist *

Garry Marsh Garry Marsh (21 June 1902 – 6 March 1981) was an English stage and film actor. Born Leslie Marsh Gerahty in St Margarets, Surrey, his parents were George and Laura. His elder brothers were the author Digby George Gerahty and the journalist ...

, born Leslie March Geraghty, actor

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