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Name Origin

Donal is an Irish masculine given name, a variant of the Gaelic name Domhnall. It means 'world ruler' or 'chief of the world.'

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Famous People

Donal Óg Cusack (1977-)

Hurler, Sports Analyst

  • Three-time All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winner with Cork
  • Sports analyst for RTÉ

Donal Logue (1966-)

Actor, Writer, Director

  • Known for roles in 'Grounded for Life', 'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Gotham'
  • Award-winning playwright