O'Doherty () is an

Irish surname A formal Irish name consists of a given name and a surname. In the Irish language, most surnames are patronymic surnames (distinct from patronymic, patronyms, which are seen in Icelandic names for example). The form of a surname varies according ...

, which is derived from the O'Doherty clan.

List of people with the surname

* Brian O'Doherty (born 1928), Irish art critic, writer, artist, and academic *Sir

Cahir O'Doherty Sir Cahir O'Doherty ( or ; 1587 – 5 July 1608) was the last Gaelic Irish chief of the O'Doherty clan, who in 1608 launched a failed rebellion against the English crown. O'Doherty was the eldest son of clan chief John O'Doherty, ruler of ...

(1587–1608), last Gaelic Lord of Inishowen in Ireland * Chris O'Doherty (born 1951), known as Reg , New Zealand-born artist and musician * Claudia O'Doherty (born 1983), Australian actress and comedian * David O'Doherty (born 1975), Irish stand-up comedian * Éamonn O'Doherty (republican) (1939–1999), Irish republican and author * Éamonn O'Doherty (sculptor) (1939–2011), Irish sculptor and painter * Ellen O'Doherty (religious) (1894-1983), Australian superior general of Sisters of Charity *

Gemma O'Doherty Gemma O'Doherty (born 24 August 1968) is an Irish Far-right politics, far-right activist and conspiracy theorist. She began her career as a staff writer for the ''Irish Independent'', contributing articles on travel, the criminal justice system ...

, Irish investigative journalist * Hugh O'Doherty (died 1924), Irish nationalist politician * Ian O'Doherty, Irish columnist * James Edward O'Doherty (1848–1932), Irish lawyer and politician * Jarrod O'Doherty, rugby league footballer *

Jim O'Doherty Jim O'Doherty (born 1959) is an American television producer, writer and actor. Career As a television producer and writer he is best known for his work on the sitcoms '' Grounded for Life'' and ''3rd Rock from the Sun''. He was nominated for a P ...

, American television producer, writer and actor *

Joseph O'Doherty Joseph O'Doherty (24 December 1891 – 10 August 1979) was an Irish teacher, barrister, revolutionary, politician, county manager, member of the First Dáil and of the Seanad Éireann (Irish Free State), Irish Free State Seanad. Family Joseph ...

(1891–1979), Irish politician * Ken O'Doherty (born 1963), former professional footballer *

Kevin Izod O'Doherty Kevin Izod O'Doherty (7 September 1823 – 15 July 1905) was an Irish Australian politician who, as a Young Irelander, had been transported to Tasmania in 1849. He was first elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly in 1867. In 1885 he ret ...

(1823–1905), Irish-Australian politician * Malachi O'Doherty (born 1951), Irish journalist, author and broadcaster *

Martin O'Doherty Martin O'Doherty (born 26 March 1952) is an Irish former Hurling, hurler who played as a full-back for the Cork GAA, Cork senior team. Born in Galway, O'Doherty first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Coláiste Chríost Rí. He ...

(born 1952), retired hurler * Mary Eva O'Doherty (1826–1910), married name of Mary Eva Kelly, Irish-Australian poet and writer * Mary-Jean O'Doherty, American-born coloratura soprano * Maurice O'Doherty (1932–1998), Irish broadcaster and newsreader * Michael O'Doherty (publisher), Irish talent judge, newswriter and publisher * Michael J. O'Doherty (1874–1949), Irish archbishop in Manila, Philippines * Orla O'Doherty, Irish squash player * Pat O'Doherty, Australian professional rugby league footballer * Peter O'Doherty (born 1958), New Zealand and Australian musician * Philip O'Doherty (politician) (1871–1926), MP for North Donegal 1906–18 * Rosa O'Doherty (1588–1660), birth name of Rosa O'Neill, member of the O'Doherty family * Stephen O'Doherty (born 1959), Australian politician * Thomas O'Doherty (1877–1936), Irish bishop of Clonfert and Galway * Tony O'Doherty (born 1947), Irish footballer and manager

List of people with the surname

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