Haughey

British

/ ˈhʌhiː, ˈhɔːxɪ /

noun

Charles James. 1925–2006, Irish politician; leader of the Fianna Fáil party; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1979–81; 1982; 1987–92)

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Scientists examined goat bones recovered from Haughey's Fort in Co Armagh, a hillfort dating to roughly 1100-900 BCE, as well as remains from the medieval town of Carrickfergus in Co Antrim.

From Science Daily

For cyclist Paul Haughey the building is striking but not necessarily to his taste.

From BBC

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Bernadette Haughey was third, winning her second bronze medal of these Games.

From Los Angeles Times

Titmus, who beat American Katie Ledecky to win the 400-meter free on Saturday, was second in 1:53.81 while Siobhan Bernadette Haughey of Hong Kong was third in 1:54.55.

From Los Angeles Times

The SNP's Clare Haughey says the people who should be at the forefront of thoughts are the young people who are affected by this change.

From BBC

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