Darragh

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Darragh \d(a)-rra-gh\ is a boys name of Irish origin. The name is derived from the Old Irish word daire (modern Irish doire), which means oak. Darragh is frequently used in Ireland as a masculine forename, though sometimes occurs as a surname or feminine forename. Darragh is related to the name Dáire. The spelling varies, with variations such as Dara, Daragh etc.

In Celtic mythology, Darragh also meant Dagda, the Celtic god of the underworld. It also means strength and perseverance.

People with surname Darragh[]

• Adam Darragh (born 1979), Australian basketball player
• Archibald B. Darragh (1840–1927), American politician
• Cornelius Darragh (1809–1854), American politician
• Harold Darragh (1902–1993), Canadian ice hockey player
• Jack Darragh (1890–1924), Canadian ice hockey player
• John Darragh (1772–1828), American politician
• Lydia Darragh (1729–1789), Revolutionary war figure
• Paul Darragh (1953–2005), Irish equestrian
• Tina Darragh (born 1950), American poet

People with given name Darragh[]

• Darragh Ennis (born 1988), Irish scientist and quizzer
• Darragh Kenny (born 1988), Irish equestrian
• Darragh Maguire (born 1976), Irish footballer
• Darragh Morgan (born 1974), Irish musician
• Darragh Mortell (born 1989) Actor/film-maker
• Darragh Ó Sé (born 1975), Irish footballer
• Darragh O'Brien (born 1974), Irish politician

Places called Darragh[]

• Darragh, Glenroe, County Limerick
• , near Saintfield, County Down, Northern Ireland. (Darragh Cross on Google Maps)
• Darragh, County Clare, Ireland (Darragh County Clare on Google Maps)
• Darra, Queensland, Australia
• Darragh, Pennsylvania, USA
• Mount Darragh NSW Australia

See also[]

• Dara

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