What is "mccafferty"

"McCafferty" is a traditional song which originated as a street-ballad about Patrick McCaffrey, executed in 1862 for the killing of two of his officers. It is particularly popular in Ireland, where McCaffrey came from, and was recorded by The Dubliners. In the British army it was believed that to sing the song was a chargeable offence.

" McCafferty" is an Irish folk song.

McCafferty may also refer to:

• McCafferty (surname)
• McCafferty Spur, a geographical feature in the Cook Mountains, Antarctica
• Elizabeth McCafferty Three-Decker, house in Worcester, Massachusetts
• McCafferty, an indiepunk band created by Nick Harthop

McCafferty is a surname of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Eachmharcaigh, meaning "son of Eachmharcach". Notable people with the surname include:

• Bill McCafferty (1882-?), Scottish footballer
• Christine McCafferty (born 1945), English politician
• Dan McCafferty (born 1946), Scottish singer
• Don McCafferty (1921–1974), American footballer and coach
• Ian McCafferty (born 1944), Scottish athlete
• Ian McCafferty (born 1956), British economist
• Jack McCafferty (1914–1999), Australian businessman
• Jane McCafferty, American writer
• Jo McCafferty, Scottish singer-songwriter
• John McCafferty, British scientist
• John Edgar McCafferty (1920-1980), American Catholic bishop
• Megan McCafferty (born 1973), American writer
• Neil McCafferty (born 1984), Northern Irish footballer
• Nell McCafferty (born 1944), Irish journalist and playwright
• Owen McCafferty (born 1961), Northern Irish playwright
• Tommy McCafferty, Irish kickboxer