Desmond

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Desmond may refer to:

• County Desmond, a county of medieval Ireland
• The Earl of Desmond, an Irish aristocratic title
• Desmond Rebellions, Irish rebellions during the 16th century lead by the Earl of Desmond
• Desmond's, a 1990s British sitcom, screened by Channel 4
• Desmond, a slang term for the British 2:2 degree classification
• DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) a UK NHS diabetes education programme

Desmond (often shortened to Des) is the first name of:

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• Desmond Tutu (1931-), South African archbishop, civil rights activist and opponent of apartheid
• Desmond Cardinal Connell (1926-), Irish priest
• Desmond Dekker (1941-2006), Jamaican singer
• Desmond Ford, Christian speaker and theologian
• Des Hasler (1961-), Australian rugby league player/coach
• Des Kelly (1965-), British journalist
• Desmond Llewelyn (1914-1999), Welsh actor
• Des Lynam (1942-), British television presenter
• Des O'Connor (1932-), British entertainer
• Desmond Hume, a fictional character on the television series Lost
• Desmond Tiny, a fictional character of The Saga of Darren Shan.
• Desmond Child, songwriter

Desmond is the last name of:

• Casey Desmond (born 1986), American singer-songwriter
• Eileen Desmond (1932-2005), Irish politician
• Gerald Desmond (1915-1964), American civic leader and politician (son of Walter)
• Johnny Desmond (1919-1985), popular American singer.
• Meighan Desmond (1977-), New Zealand actor
• Olga Desmond (1891-1964), German dancer and actress
• Paul Desmond (1924-1977), American jazz saxophonist and composer
• Richard Desmond (born 1951), British publisher
• Viola Desmond (born 1914), Canadian Civil Rights Advocate
• Walter Desmond (1876-1951), American judge (father of Gerald)