The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Sheehy an Irish name?
Sheehy arrived from Scotland, England or Wales, most often during the plantations of the 1600s. Families carrying it may have been in Ireland for four centuries since, which is a different question from where the name began. In Irish the name is Mac Síthigh.
What does the surname Sheehy mean?
Sheehy (Irish: Mac Síthigh) means “son of Sítheach, 'the peaceful' — or 'the otherworldly'”. Origin: Scots-gallowglass.
Where in Ireland is the surname Sheehy from?
The historic homeland of the Sheehy name is Limerick, Kerry, Tipperary. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Sheehy?
Mac Síthigh. Related spellings: MacSheehy.
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