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Haughey is a distinguished Irish surname of noble origins. Spelling variations include: Hoey, McCaughey and McKeogh, among others. Modern spelling comes from the original Ó h Eochaidh.
The Haugheys are descendants of the ancient Dál Fiatach dynasty, rulers of Ulaid. They trace their descent from Fiatach Finn mac Dáire, a King of Ulster and High King of Ireland in the 1st century AD. In addition to a number of Scottish clans, as well as the British Royal Family (through the House of Dunkeld), their lineage extends to the Darini/ Dáirine.
Notable bearers of the surname include:
- Charles Haughey, Former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland and President of the European Council
- Edward Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond
- Sir William Haughey, Baron Haughey
- Seán Haughey, Former Lord Mayor and Minister of State
- Denis Haughey, Former Minister and MEP
- Hon. Thomas Haughey, Former U.S. Representative
- Clare Haughey, MSP
- Sharon Haughey, Former Lord Mayor
- Paul C. Haughey
- Maureen Haughey
- Chris Haughey
- Tom Haughey
- Matthew Haughey
- Pádraig Haughey
- Seán Ó hEochaidh
Haughey is a four-part mini-series documenting the life of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey which was first broadcast on Irish television channel RTÉ One in June and July 2005. It was aired as part of RTÉ's summer schedule that year.
Haughey is a creation of Mint Productions, the company founded by presenter Miriam O'Callaghan and her producer husband Steve Carson, responsible for the 2003's Fine Gael: A Family At War and later the 2008 Bertie documentary series. Unlike Bertie, which saw one of Haughey's successors as Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, give a "marathon" three-hour interview to the cameras and national television, Haughey could not be persuaded to take a direct part in the series. However, he did give his blessing to the involvement of his family and friends in co-operating with the programme.