Fergus

American

[fur-guhs] / ˈfɜr gəs /

noun

Irish Legend. one of the great warrior kings of Ulster.
a male given name.

Fergus British

/ ˈfɜːɡəs /

noun

(in Irish legend) a warrior king of Ulster, who was supplanted by Conchobar

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Writing about the vandalism, Fergus said: "I'm devastated someone could be so cruel and hurtful to my James."

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Fergus said she had been alerted by a dog walker and "rushed down" to the cemetery.

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Fergus Dowd, who produced the film along with Joe Lee, said the street leagues gave opportunities to young people who would not otherwise have had them.

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In the movie, Shrek and Fiona have triplets - named Fergus, Farkle and Felicia.

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MSPs Fergus Ewing and Edward Mountain say under Scottish law, Highland Council would need to approve a change of use of Inverness' Cameron Barracks from a barracks to a hostel - if it is to be used for longer than six months.

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