Fearghal
Fearghal is an Irish male given name. The name is from the Irish words fear 'man' and gal 'valour', thus the name translates to 'man of valour'. The anglicised form is Fergal or Feargal.
Historic figures
- Fearghal Ó Taidg an Teaghlaigh, bodyguard to Cathal Crobhdearg Ua Conchobair
- Fearghal Ó Gadhra, lord of Coolavin
- Fearghal Mág Samhradháin, chief of the McGovern clan
- Fearghal mac Catharnach, ruler of Loch Riah
- Virgil of Salzburg, Irish bishop churchman and astronomer
Politics
- Fearghal McKinney, former deputy leader of the SDLP
Arts
- Fearghal Óg Mac an Bhaird, Gaelic-Irish poet
- Fearghal mac Domhnuill Ruaidh Mac an Bhaird, Gaelic-Irish bardic poet
- Fearghal McGarry, Irish historian
Sport
- Fearghal Purcell, Irish Footballer
- Fearghal Flannery, Irish Hurler