Róisín

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Róisín is an Irish female name meaning 'Little Rose'. The English equivalent is Rose or Rosey.

Róisín, as a name, may refer to-

• Róisín Dubh — probably one of the daughters of Red Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone in the late 16th Century
• Róisín Murphy — vocalist
• Róisín Shortall — Irish politician
• Roisin Dunne — guitarist, 7 Year Bitch
• Roisin McCloskey — 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, for whom asteroid 20893 Rosymccloskey 2000 WJ75 is named

It may also refer to-

• Róisín Dubh, a Gaelic poem translated by James Clarence Mangan. This poem has been referenced by the Irish folk group, The Dubliners, on their album A Celtic Celebration, as well as on their compilation albums. It has also been referenced by the Irish-American punk band Flogging Molly, on their album Within a Mile of Home.
• Róisín Dubh, an Irish political song, based on the aforementioned poem
• LÉ Róisín (P51), a ship in the Irish Naval Service.

Without the diacritical marks, Roisin refers to

• the town of Roisin, Belgium
• the Livre Roisin Middle Ages French manuscript