Darragh
Darragh \d(a)-rra-gh\ is a 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.
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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 (b. 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 (b. 1950), American poet
People with given name Darragh
- Darragh Kenny (b. 1988), Irish equestrian
- Darragh Maguire (b. 1976), Irish footballer
- Darragh Morgan (b. 1974), Irish musician
- Darragh Mortell (b.1989) Actor/film-maker
- Darragh Ó Sé (b. 1975), Irish footballer
- Darragh O'Brien (b. 1974), Irish politician
Places called Darragh
- Darragh, Glenroe, County Limerick
- Darragh Cross, 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
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