Dennehy

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The name Dennehy is principally associated with Irish counties Cork and Kerry. Its original form in Irish is Ó Duieachadha.

The earliest reference on record is to Donall Ó Denaghie of Cloghea, Co. Cork who in 1585 is described as vestarus, the primary meaning of which is the keeper of monastic wardrobe, later used for keeper of a vestry.

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[edit] Other instances of this name

  • Dennehy's Cross is a major intersection in Cork


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