MacCarthy dynasty
| MacCarthy Mac Cárthaigh | |
|---|---|
Arms of MacCarthy | |
| Parent family | Eóganachta |
| Country | Kingdom of Munster Kingdom of Desmond |
| Founder | Cárthach mac Saorbhreathach |
| Final ruler | Florence MacCarthy |
| Historic seat | Blarney Castle |
| Titles | |
| Cadet branches | MacCarthy Reagh MacCarthy of Muskerry |
MacCarthy (Irish: Mac Cárthaigh), also spelled Macarthy, McCarthy or McCarty, is an Irish clan originating from Munster, an area they ruled during the Middle Ages. It was divided into several septs (branches) of which the MacCarthy Reagh, MacCarthy of Muskerry, and MacCarthy of Duhallow were the most notable.