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Name Origin

Maighread is an Irish Gaelic feminine given name, a variant spelling of Margaret. It means 'pearl' or 'precious jewel'.

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Famous People

Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill (1931-)

Poet and singer

  • Prominent figure in the Irish language revival
  • Known for her evocative poetry and traditional sean-nós singing