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Template:Use dmy dates Tierney Template:IPAc-en is an Irish surname, and a female given name.

The name is an Anglicized form of the Irish language surname {{#invoke:Lang|lang}} (literally "Descendant of Tiarnach"; historically spelt {{#invoke:Lang|lang}}), derived from {{#invoke:Lang|lang}}, the Irish word for 'lord' or 'master'. It is sometimes a variant of Tiernan (Template:Langx).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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FamiliesEdit

Five unrelated families of the name arose in Gaelic Ireland, in what is now County Clare, County Mayo, County Monaghan, County Meath, and County Tipperary.

Ó Tighearnaigh of Cenél nEógainEdit

This family lived in the territory of Fearnmuigh or Fearnmaigh [which means 'the territory of the plain'], in an area in South Monaghan/South Armagh that is the present Barony of Farney, whose principal town is Carrickmacross.<ref name="A Brief History">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Ó Tighearnaigh of Uí Fiachrach MuaidheEdit

This family were Lords of Carra. Almost the only family member recorded in the annals was Flann Ó Tighearnaigh. Gilbert Ó Tigernaig, Bishop of Annaghdown (1306–1323), was also a member of this family.

Ó Tighearnaigh of BregaEdit

This family claimed descent from Tigernach mac Fócartai (died 865), one of the Kings of Brega. They were a branch of the southern Uí Néill. "The Kingdom is said to have stretched from Birr in County Offaly to the Hill of Uishneach in Westmeath. Tighearnach resided at the Great Crannóg of Lagore, which is situated near Ratoath in County Meath, not far from Dublin. Tighearnach led the Irish to a great victory over the Norse Vikings in 848 A.D."<ref name="A Brief History" />

Ó Tighearnaigh of OrmondEdit

A family of the name resided in Ormond, now County Tipperary. Their origins are obscure.<ref name="A Brief History" /> New research now confirms that this family was indeed an indigenous sept. Their seat was in the townland of Park and their lands, Fearann Ó Tighearnaigh, took in most of the present-day townlands of Ballymackey, Ballyknockane, Carrowea, Clash, Falleen, Gortnadrumman, Kilgorteen and Knockane.

Ó Tighearnaigh of Corcu ModruadEdit

This is an area in northern County Clare. This sept were hereditary priests and monks.

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  • Brian Tierney (born 1957), American businessman and newspaper publisher
  • Michael Tierney (born 1989), American businessman, founder of Stuffed Puffs
  • Paul E. Tierney (born 1943), American business professor and venture capitalist
  • Thomas J. Tierney (born 1954), business executive, chairman of eBay

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