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Name Origin

Tadhg is an Irish given name meaning 'poet' or 'storyteller'. It derives from the Old Irish *Tadhg*, a diminutive of *Tadg*, which itself means 'beautiful.'

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Famous People

Tadhg Ó Donnchadha (1934-)

Poet and politician

  • Wrote influential poetry in Irish
  • Served as a Senator in the Republic of Ireland

Tadhg Kennelly (1981-)

Australian rules footballer

  • Won a premiership with Sydney Swans in 2005
  • Represented Ireland in International Rules Series

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