How to Say “Donaghy” in Irish

By Gerald Robert • Updated September 29, 2026

Mac Donnchadha

Mac Donnchadha is the Irish surname for the English name Donaghy.

This phrase is an Irish surname that is derived from the name Donnchad.

Did you know?

The name Donnchad is composed of the elements donn, meaning 'brown', and chad, meaning 'battle'.
The name Donnchad is the Irish equivalent of the Scottish name 'Duncan'.
The Mac in Mac Donnchadha is a cognate of the Welsh word mab and the Gaulish mapos, both meaning 'son'.

Examples in context

An bhfuil Mac Donnchadha sa seomra seo?
Is Mac Donnchadha in this room?
Chonaic mé Mac Donnchadha ag teacht anseo.
I saw Mac Donnchadha coming here.

Example conversation

Saoirse and Oisín are discussing a new person in their community.

Saoirse

An bhfuil an fear nua anseo?
Is the new man here?
Oisín

Is Mac Donnchadha é.
He is Mac Donnchadha.
Saoirse

An bhfuil aithne agat air?
Do you know him?
Oisín

Níl, ach tá sé an-chairdeach.
No, but he is very friendly.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mac, mac, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Gerald Robert

Dia dhuit! I'm Gerald, your friendly guide negotiating the beautiful yet intricate intricacies of the Irish language. When I'm not exploring the Irish outdoors or hiking the cliffs of Moher, I spend my time crafting guides to Irish language formalities and informalities, providing practical examples and making it as comprehensible as possible.

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