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O'Doherty
Ó Dochartaigh
The Ó Dochartaigh surname traces its origins back to the ninth century progenitor who was given the name Dochartach, meaning 'hurtful' or 'obstructive' – likely in honour of valiant feats in battle.
Ancient Territory: The O'Dochartaigh clan grew to become a powerful family who ruled from the the Dunwiley ringfort near Stranorlar. Two O'Dochartaigh chieftains later rose to become Kings of all Donegal.
The surname comes from Gaelic Ó Dubhurthuile which means 'descendant of dark Urthuile' with Urthuile being a rare personal name. Variants are Doorly and Dorlay.
Ancient Territory: A small clan from the south of County Roscommon, north western County Offaly, and adjacent parts of County Galway. Of UÍ Mhaine origin.
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