O'Hara () is a surname. The death of the eponym –

Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus (died 926) was eponym and ancestor of the clan O'Hara (surname), Ó hEaghra, King of Luighne Connacht. Ancestry Eaghra Poprigh mac Saorghus was a member of the Gailenga people of north Connacht. They were originally ...

, lord of Luighne, in Connaught – is mentioned in the ''

Annals of the Four Masters The ''Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland'' () or the ''Annals of the Four Masters'' () are chronicles of Middle Ages, medieval Irish history. The entries span from the Genesis flood narrative, Deluge, dated as 2,242 Anno Mundi, years after crea ...

'' in 926. According to historian C. Thomas Cairney, the O'Haras were one of the chiefly families of the "race of

Luighne Muimne, Luigne and Laigne, sons of Érimón by his wife Odba, were, according to medieval Irish legends and historical traditions, joint High Kings of Ireland following the death of their father. They ruled for three years, until Muimne died of pl ...

" or "

Lugh Lugh or Lug (; ) is a figure in Irish mythology. A member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a group of supernatural beings, Lugh is portrayed as a warrior, a king, a master craftsman and a saviour.Olmsted, Garrett. ''The Gods of the Celts and the I ...

" who came from the tribe of Cianacht who in turn were from the

Dumnonii The Dumnonii or Dumnones were a Britons (historical), British List of ancient Celtic peoples and tribes, tribe who inhabited Dumnonia, the area now known as Cornwall and Devon (and some areas of present-day Dorset and Somerset) in the further pa ...

Laigin The Laigin, modern spelling Laighin (), were a Gaelic population group of early Ireland. They gave their name to the Kingdom of Leinster, which in the medieval era was known in Irish as ''Cóiced Laigen'', meaning "Fifth/province of the Leinste ...

who were the third wave of

Celts The Celts ( , see Names of the Celts#Pronunciation, pronunciation for different usages) or Celtic peoples ( ) were a collection of Indo-European languages, Indo-European peoples. "The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached the apoge ...

to settle in

Ireland Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelan ...

during the first century BC. Notable people with the surname include: * Aidan O'Hara (born 1964), Irish diplomat * Sr. Ann Margaret O'Hara, SP (born 1937), American former

Superior General A superior general or general superior is the leader or head of an 'order' of religious persons (nuns, priests, friars, etc) or, in other words, of a 'religious institute' in the Catholic Church, and in some other Christian denominations. The super ...

of the

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are an Consecrated life (Catholic Church), apostolic congregation of Roman Catholic Church, Catholic women founded by Saint Theodore Guerin, Theodora Guerin (known colloquially as Saint Mo ...

* Annie O'Hara (1869–1897), Australian physician *

Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara (April 28, 1882 – August 11, 1969) of Chicago was an American Democratic politician serving as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois and lieutenant governor of Illinois. He was the last Spanish–American War veteran to serve i ...

(1882–1969), American politician *

Catherine O'Hara Catherine Anne O'Hara (born March 4, 1954) is a Canadian and American actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She started her career in sketch comedy, sketch and improvisational comedy in film and television before expanding her career taking dra ...

(born 1954), Canadian and American actress *

Charles O'Hara General Charles O'Hara (1740 – 25 February 1802) was a British Army officer who served in the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary War and later served as governor of Gibraltar. He served with d ...

(1740–1802), British military officer * Charles O'Hara (politician) (1746–1822), Irish landowner and politician *

Charles O'Hara, 1st Baron Tyrawley Lieutenant General Charles O'Hara, 1st Baron Tyrawley (died 9 June 1724) was an Irish soldier known for his service with the British Army. From 1714 to 1721 he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Irish Army. Background Born in Ireland in ...

(1650–1724), Irish soldier *

Cole O'Hara Cole James O'Hara (born June 20, 2002) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ic ...

(born 2002), Canadian ice hockey player *

Dane O'Hara Dane Bradford Mark O'Hara is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. At the time of his retirement he held the record for most international matches for New Zealand. Early years O'Hara attended St. Paul's Col ...

, New Zealand rugby league footballer *

David O'Hara David Patrick O'Hara (born 9 July 1965) is a Scottish stage and character actor. A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, he is best known to audiences for his numerous supporting roles in high-profile films, includ ...

(born 1965), British actor *

Dorothea Warren O'Hara Dorothea Warren O'Hara (August 31, 1873 – May 1972) was an American ceramic artist who won the Lifetime Membership Prize from the National Arts Club and a gold medal at the Panama–Pacific International Exposition. She was president of the K ...

(1873–1972), American ceramic artist *

Eddie O'Hara (politician) Edward O'Hara (1 October 1937 – 28 May 2016) was a British Labour politician who became Member of Parliament (MP) for Knowsley South following the death of Sean Hughes. He held the seat from 1990 until 2010 when the constituency was abol ...

(1937–2016), British politician *

Edwin Vincent O'Hara Edwin Vincent O'Hara (September 6, 1881 – September 11, 1956) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls in Montana from 1930 to 1939 and bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City in Mi ...

(1881–1956), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church * Éilis Ni Dhuibhne (Elisabeth O'Hara; born 1954), Irish novelist *

Elizabeth O'Hara (medical doctor) Elizabeth Alice Maude O'Hara MB ChB was a doctor from Melbourne, Australia. She was one of the founding members of the Victorian Medical Women's Society, and was the first woman to take an appointment as a medical officer in the Australian Nat ...

(1866–1942), Australian physician *

Eva O'Hara Eva O'Hara is a British actress. O'Hara studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where she performed in various productions at the Bristol Old Vic. She also appeared in other stage productions and short films, and made her film debut as Rosa ...

, British actress * Francis or Frank O'Hara, several people *

Gerald Patrick Aloysius O'Hara Gerald Patrick Aloysius O'Hara (May 4, 1895 – July 16, 1963) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1929–1935), as bishop of the Diocese of Savannah in Georgia ( ...

(1895–1963), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church *

Geoffrey O'Hara Geoffrey O'Hara (February 2, 1882 – January 31, 1967) was a Canadian-American composer, singer and music professor. Early life O'Hara was born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. He initially planned a military career. O'Hara entered the Royal Milit ...

(1882–1967), Canadian American composer, singer and music professor *

George O'Hara (actor) George O'Hara (born George Bolger, February 22, 1899 – October 16, 1966) was an American motion picture actor and screenwriter of the silent film era. Biography Born in New York City and raised in Hollywood, California, George O'Hara began hi ...

(1899–1966), American actor and screenwriter *

Gerry O'Hara Gerald O'Hara (1 October 1924 – 9 January 2023) was a British film and television writer and director. Life and career O'Hara was born in Boston, Lincolnshire on 1 October 1924, to James O'Hara, a bookmaker, and Jeannie O’Hara (née Beamont) ...

(1924–2023), British film and television director * Glen O'Hara (born 1974), British academic historian * Harry Fusao O'Hara (1891–1951), Japanese

WWI World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting took place mainly in Europe and th ...

pilot, first and only known Japanese pilot in the British Royal Flying Corps *

Helen O'Hara Helen O'Hara (born Helen Bevington; 5 November 1956) is a British musician. She was a member and violinist of Dexys Midnight Runners from 1982 to 1987, including performing on songs such as "Come on Eileen", and in 2021 rejoined the band. Earl ...

(born 1955), British musician, violinist * James O'Hara, several people *

Jamie O'Hara (footballer) Jamie Darryl O'Hara (born 25 September 1986) is an English former footballer and player-manager. He currently works as a radio co-host for Talksport's ''The Sports Bar'' show. O'Hara played as a midfielder and came through the Arsenal Academ ...

(born 1986), British football player * Jean O'Hara (1913–1973), American prostitute * Joan O'Hara (1930–2007), Irish actress *

John O'Hara John Henry O'Hara (January 31, 1905 – April 11, 1970) was an American writer. He was one of America's most prolific writers of Short story, short stories, credited with helping to invent ''The New Yorker'' magazine short story style.John O'H ...

, several people * Joseph O'Hara, several people * Justice O'Hara, several people *

Kane O'Hara Kane O'Hara (1711 or 1712 – 17 June 1782) was an Irish composer and playwright. Biography O'Hara was born at Templehouse, Connaught, Ireland, the second son of Kean O'Hara, high-sheriff of County Sligo. He graduated from Trinity College, Dubli ...

(c.1711–1782), Irish composer *

Kelley O'Hara Kelley Maureen O'Hara (born August 4, 1988) is an American former professional association football, soccer player. She represented the United States women's national soccer team, United States national team on 160 occasions, winning two FIFA ...

(born 1988), American footballer *

Kelli O'Hara Kelli Christine O'Hara (born April 16, 1976) is an American actress and singer, most known for her work on the Broadway and opera stages. An eight-time Tony Award nominee, O'Hara won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her perfor ...

(born 1977), American actress and singer * Kid O'Hara (1875–1954), American baseball player *

Loral O'Hara Loral Ashley O'Hara (born May 3, 1983) is an American engineer and NASA astronaut. Early life and education Loral Ashley O'Hara was born on May 3, 1983, in Houston, Texas, to Cindy and Steve O'Hara. She grew up in Sugar Land, Texas, where she at ...

(born 1983), American engineer and NASA astronaut *

Maggie Blue O'Hara Maggie Blue O'Hara (born 19 March 1975), also credited as Maggie O'Hara, is a Canadian actress noted for her voice acting. She is well known as the voices of Madison Taylor in '' Cardcaptors'' and Shadowcat in '' X-Men: Evolution''. Career ...

(born 1975), Canadian actress *

Mario O'Hara Mario Herrero O'Hara (April 20, 1946 – June 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter known for his sense of realism often with dark but realistic social messages. Early life He was born in Zamboanga City on Ap ...

(1946–2012), Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter *

Mark O'Hara Mark Ryan O'Hara (born 12 December 1995) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club St Mirren. He has previously played for Kilmarnock, Dundee, Peterborough United, Lincoln City and Motherwell. Club career Kilma ...

(born 1995), Scottish footballer *

Mary O'Hara Mary O'Hara (born 12 May 1935) is an Irish soprano and harpist from County Sligo. She gained attention on both sides of the Atlantic in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Her recordings of that period influenced a generation of Irish female singer ...

, several people *

Maureen O'Hara Maureen O'Hara (; 17 August 1920 – 24 October 2015) was an Irish-born naturalized American actress who became successful in Hollywood from the 1940s through to the 1960s. She was a natural redhead who was known for playing passionate b ...

(1920–2015), Irish-American actress * Michael O'Hara, several people *

Paige O'Hara Paige O'Hara (born Donna Paige Helmintoller; May 10, 1956) is an American actress, singer, and painter. O'Hara began her career as a Broadway actress in 1975 when she portrayed Della in ''The Gift of the Magi''. In 1991, she made her motion pictu ...

(born 1956), American singer and actress *

Patsy O'Hara Patsy O'Hara (; 11 July 1957 – 21 May 1981) was an Irish republican hunger striker and member of the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA). O'Hara was one of 22 Irish republicans (in the 20th century) who died in the 1981 hunger strike. Bi ...

(1957–1981), Irish Republican hunger striker * Patrick O'Hara, several people *

Quinn O'Hara Quinn O'Hara (January 3, 1941 – May 5, 2017), born Alice Jones, was a Scottish-born American actress. Early life O'Hara was born in Edinburgh. Later, she and her mother moved to Cardiff where she attended a convent school, then to Quebec wh ...

(1941–2017), Scottish-born American actress * Sally Brice-O'Hara (born 1953), American 27th Vice-Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard *

Shaun O'Hara Shaun O'Hara (born June 23, 1977) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a center (American football), center for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rutger ...

(born 1977), American football player *

Theodore O'Hara Theodore O'Hara (February 11, 1820 – June 6, 1867) was a poet and an officer for the United States Army in the Mexican–American War, and a Confederate colonel in the American Civil War. He is best known for the poems "Bivouac of the Dead", ...

(1820–1867), American poet and Confederate colonel * Thomas O'Hara, several people * Tom O'Hara, several people * Valentine O'Hara (1875–1941), Irish author and authority on Russia *

Colonel Walter O'Hara Colonel Walter O'Hara ( – 13 January 1874) was a member of the British army in the 19th century, participating in battles fighting Napoleon, before immigrating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he participated in the Rebellions of 1837 on t ...

(1789–1874), British army officer

Other individuals who use the name O'Hara

Asia O'Hara Antwan Mason Lee (born July 7, 1982), better known by the stage name Asia O'Hara, is an American drag queen, reality television personality, and costume designer. She is most well known for competing on the tenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race'' ...

(born 1982), American drag queen *

Eureka O'Hara Eureka, also known as Eureka O'Hara and Eureka!, is the stage name of Eureka D. Huggard (born August 26, 1990), an American drag queen and reality television personality. Eureka rose to prominence competing on the ninth and tenth seasons of ''RuP ...

(born 1990), American drag queen *

Robert O'Hara Burke Robert O'Hara Burke (6 May 1821c. 28 June 1861) was an Irish soldier and police officer who achieved fame as an Australian explorer. He was the leader of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, which was the first expedition to cross Australi ...

(1820–1861), Irish soldier, policeman and explorer *

Pat O'Hara Wood Hector "Pat" O'Hara Wood (30 April 1891 – 3 December 1961) was an Australian tennis player. O'Hara Wood was born in St Kilda, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. He is best known for his two victories at the Australasian Championships (now th ...

(1891–1961), Australian tennis player *

Phi Phi O'Hara Jaremi Lee Carey (born Jeremy Lee Carey; October 10, 1985) is an American actor, streamer, singer, cosplay artist, and former drag performer who performed under the name Phi Phi O'Hara. In the O'Hara persona, Carey came to international attentio ...

(born 1985), American drag queen * Julia O'Hara Stiles (born 1981), American actress

Fictional characters

Chief O'Hara (Disney Comics) The Mickey Mouse universe is a fictional universe, fictional shared universe which is the setting for stories involving The Walt Disney Company, Disney cartoon characters, including Mickey Mouse, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Donald and ...

, Disney comic book character *

Chief Miles O'Hara The following is an overview of the characters who appeared in the 1966–1968 live-action ''Batman'' television series. Recurring cast and characters Main characters File:Batman and Robin 1966.JPG, Burt Ward as Robin (''left'') and Adam We ...

, character from the ''Batman'' TV show *Jack "Butcher" O'Hara, the Green Beret in the game series ''

Commandos A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carrying out raids and operating in small teams behind enemy lines. Originally, "a commando" was a type of combat unit, as opp ...

'' * O'Hara, a major villainous underling from

Bruce Lee Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was an American-born Hong Kong martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and philosopher. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy which was formed from ...

film ''

Enter the Dragon ''Enter the Dragon'' ( zh, t=龍爭虎鬥) is a 1973 martial arts film directed by Robert Clouse and written by Michael Allin. The film stars Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Ahna Capri, Bob Wall, Shih Kien and Jim Kelly. ''Enter the Dragon'' was ...

'', played by

Karate (; ; Okinawan language, Okinawan pronunciation: ), also , is a martial arts, martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the Okinawan martial arts, indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called , "hand"; ''tī'' in Okinawan) un ...

Robert Wall Robert Alan Wall (August 22, 1939 – January 30, 2022) was an American actor and martial artist. Early life Wall was born on August 22, 1939, in San Jose, California, to Ray Wall, a construction worker and Reva (Wingo) Wall, a nurse. While i ...

Juliet O'Hara Head Detective Juliet Lynn "Jules" O'Hara is a character on the American comedy ''Psych'' and the sequel film series of the same name played by Maggie Lawson. The character is noted in part for strong relationships with other characters, includi ...

, a main character in the American comedy-drama television series ''Psych'' *

Kimball O'Hara ''Kim'' is a picaresque novel by English author Rudyard Kipling. It was first published serially in ''McClure's Magazine'' from December 1900 to October 1901 as well as in ''Cassell's Magazine'' from January to November 1901, and first publishe ...

, protagonist of Rudyard Kipling's novel ''Kim'' * Miguel O'Hara is an alternative futuristic version of the comic book superhero Spider-Man *Neely O'Hara, character in ''

Valley of the Dolls Valley of the Dolls may refer to: * ''Valley of the Dolls'' (novel), a 1966 novel by Jacqueline Susann ** ''Valley of the Dolls'' (film), a 1967 film adapted from the novel *** " (Theme from) Valley of the Dolls", the title song from the film, pe ...

'' *

Scarlett O'Hara Katie Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 in literature, 1936 novel ''Gone with the Wind (novel), Gone with the Wind'' and the 1939 Gone with the Wind (film), film of the same name, where she is portrayed by Vivien Le ...

, literary protagonist in Margaret Mitchell's novel ''Gone with the Wind'' *

Scarlett (G.I. Joe) Scarlett (also released as Agent Scarlett) is a fictional character from the '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'' toyline, comic books and animated series. She is one of the original members of the G.I. Joe Team, and debuted in 1982. The charact ...

, a female character whose actual name is Shana O'Hara *Dr Eleanor O'Hara, a female main character from American medical comedy-drama TV series ''

Nurse Jackie ''Nurse Jackie'' is an American medical comedy-drama television series that aired on Showtime from June 8, 2009, to June 28, 2015. Set in New York City, the series follows Jackie Peyton ( Edie Falco), a drug-addicted emergency department nurse ...

'', referred to mostly as just O'Hara *Spike O'Hara, the main character in the NES game '' Ghoul School'' * Moira O'Hara, a female side character in '' American Horror Story: Murder House

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