Ó Dálaigh
| Ó Dálaigh | |
|---|---|
The Latin motto translates as 'Faithful to God and King', an Irish language alternative meaning 'Swift and Strong' (referencing the greyhound crest and lion blazon), is often preferred. | |
| Current region | Throughout Ireland and the Irish diaspora |
| Etymology | Descendant of Dálach |
| Place of origin | Westmeath, Ireland |
| Connected families | Clann MacMhuirich |
| Distinctions | Many Chief Ollamhs (Chief Poets) of Ireland and also Scotland |
| Traditions | The most prominent Irish bardic family |
| Estate(s) | Corca Adaimh, Corca Raidhe, Mhuintir Bháire, Finnavara, Dunsandle and others (historical). |
The Ó Dálaigh (Irish pronunciation: [oː ˈd̪ˠaːlˠiː]) were a learned Irish bardic family who first came to prominence early in the 12th century, when Cú Connacht Ó Dálaigh was described as "The first Ollamh of poetry in all Ireland" (ollamh is the title given to university professors in Modern Irish).
The modern Irish surnames O'Daly, Daly, Daley, Dayley, Dalley, Daily, Dailey and Dawley are derived from Ó Dálaigh.