Driscoll (surname)
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Driscoll is one derivation of the Irish
Gaelic surname
O'Driscoll. The Irish
for O'Driscoll is Ó hEidirsceoil. It originates from Cork
in the province of Munster
where the O'Driscolls were, in ancient times, a powerful clan. They descend from an early High King of Ireland known as Lugaid mac Con
(O'Donovan 1849). The O'Driscolls were the most powerful sept
of the Corcu Loígde
, the historical descendants of the Dáirine
, to whom Lugaid mac Con belonged.
Most O'Driscolls and Driscolls live in Ireland
, with many others living in the United States
, Canada
, Australia
, and Britain
. Many families have since dropped the 'O' prefix before the name, and now go simply by the name Driscoll, both in Ireland and abroad.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
Gaelic surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
O'Driscoll. The Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
for O'Driscoll is Ó hEidirsceoil. It originates from Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
in the province of Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
where the O'Driscolls were, in ancient times, a powerful clan. They descend from an early High King of Ireland known as Lugaid mac Con
Lugaid mac Con
Lugaid Mac Con, often known simply as Mac Con, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. He belonged to the Corcu Loígde, and thus to the Dáirine. His father was Macnia mac Lugdach, and his mother was Sadb ingen Chuinn, daughter of the former High...
(O'Donovan 1849). The O'Driscolls were the most powerful sept
Sept (social)
A sept is an English word for a division of a family, especially a division of a clan. The word might have its origin from Latin saeptum "enclosure, fold", or it can be an alteration of sect.The term is found in both Ireland and Scotland...
of the Corcu Loígde
Corcu Loígde
The Corcu Loígde , meaning Gens of the Calf Goddess, also called the Síl Lugdach meic Itha, were a kingdom centered in West County Cork who descended from the proto-historical rulers of Munster, the Dáirine, of whom they were the principal royal sept...
, the historical descendants of the Dáirine
Dáirine
The Dáirine , later known dynastically as the Corcu Loígde, were the proto-historical rulers of Munster before the rise of the Eóganachta in the 7th century AD. They appear to have derived from the Darini of Ptolemy and to have been related to the Ulaid and Dál Riata of Ulster and Scotland...
, to whom Lugaid mac Con belonged.
Most O'Driscolls and Driscolls live in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, with many others living in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and Britain
United Kingdom
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. Many families have since dropped the 'O' prefix before the name, and now go simply by the name Driscoll, both in Ireland and abroad.
People
- Agnes Meyer DriscollAgnes Meyer DriscollAgnes Meyer Driscoll was, known as Miss Aggie or Madame X, an Americancryptanalyst during both World War I and World War II.-Early years:...
(1889–1971), American cryptanalyst - Alfred E. DriscollAlfred E. DriscollAlfred Eastlack Driscoll was an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey Senate representing Camden County, who served as the 43rd Governor of New Jersey, and as president of Warner-Lambert .-Biography:He was born on October 25, 1902 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
(1902–1975), American politician - Barry DriscollBarry DriscollBarrington Lionel "Barry" Driscoll was a British painter, wildlife artist and sculptor.In 1960 Driscoll painted three large murals in the London Zoo. A year later he illustrated the inaugural brochure for the World Wildlife Fund...
(1926–2006), British painter, wildlife artist and sculptor - B. L. DriscollB. L. DriscollBarrington Lionel Driscoll or Barry Driscoll was an artist, as painter and sculptor. Starting as a book illustrator, he specialized in animal subjects...
(1926–2006), British illustrator, painter and sculptor - Bobby DriscollBobby DriscollRobert Cletus "Bobby" Driscoll was an American child actor known for a large body of cinema and TV performances from 1943 to 1960. He starred in some of The Walt Disney Company's most popular live-action pictures of that period, such as Song of the South , So Dear to My Heart , and Treasure Island...
(1937–1968), American Academy Award winning actor - Brian O'DriscollBrian O'DriscollBrian O'Driscoll is an Irish professional rugby union player. He is the current captain of the Ireland Rugby team and captained Leinster Rugby until the start of 2008 season. He also captained the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand...
(b. 1979), Irish international rugby union player - Bridget DriscollBridget DriscollBridget Driscoll was the first pedestrian victim of an automobile accident in the United Kingdom. As she and her teenage daughter May crossed the grounds of the Crystal Palace in London, she was struck by an automobile belonging to the Anglo-French Motor Carriage Company that was being used to...
(d. 1896), early British automobile accident victim - Bruce DriscollBruce DriscollBruce Driscoll is a Brazilian/American record producer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist. He first gained notoriety as one half of the indie pop band Astaire . Co-writing/Producing/Self-releasing songs with his sister, Erica, the duo quickly became iTunes darlings...
(b. 1983), Brazilian/American record producer, songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist - Charles Benedict DriscollCharles Benedict DriscollCharles Benedict Driscoll was a U.S. journalist and editor. Driscoll was born south of Wichita, Kansas on a farm that was purchased by his father after emigrating from Ireland by way of New York and Ohio...
(1885–1951), American journalist and editor - Chris DriscollChris DriscollChris Driscoll is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:...
(b. 1971), Canadian lacrosse player - Clara Driscoll (disambiguation), multiple people
- Dan O'Driscoll (b. 1985), Drummer in British Metal group 'The Divided'
- Daniel A. DriscollDaniel A. DriscollDaniel Angelus Driscoll was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Buffalo, New York, Driscoll attended the public schools and Central High School....
(1875–1955), Democratic politician from New York - Danny DriscollDanny DriscollDaniel "Danny" Driscoll was an American criminal and co-leader of the Whyos with Danny Lyons. The two held joint control over the street gang following the death of Mike McGloin in 1883, however both men were executed for separate murders only months apart from each other...
(1855–1888), American criminal and co-leader of the Whyos - Denis J. DriscollDenis J. DriscollDenis Joseph Driscoll was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....
(1871–1958), Democratic politician from Pennsylvania - Dennis Driscoll, American singer, songwriter and cartoonist
- Dennis O'DriscollDennis O'DriscollDennis O’Driscoll is an Irish poet, essayist, critic, and editor born in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland. Although not widely recognized in the United States, he is considered one of the best European poets of his time. In all, he has written eight books of poetry, two chapbooks, and a...
(b. 1954), Irish poet - Denny DriscollDenny DriscollJohn F. "Denny" Driscoll was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1880 to 1884. Driscoll played for the Buffalo Bisons, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, and Louisville Eclipse. While playing for Pittsburgh, he led the American Association in earned run average in 1882, at 1.21...
(1855–1886), American Major League Baseball player - Devin DriscollDevin DriscollDevin Drisoll is an American former professional wrestler, known by his ringname Devon Driscoll. He is best known for his stint in Ohio Valley Wrestling, where he is a one time Television Champion.-Professional wrestling career:...
(b. 1982), American professional wrestler - Ed O'Driscoll (b. 1969), British Theatre Producer
- Emma O'DriscollEmma O'DriscollEmma Louise O'Driscoll is a former Irish pop star, turned children's television presenter and reality television personality. She rose to fame in the 2001–2002 RTÉ One television series Popstars, in which she was selected as a member of the band Six...
(b. 1982), Irish television presenter - Gary DriscollGary DriscollGary Driscoll was an American R&B style rock drummer who performed in a number of successful bands from the 1960s until his violent death in June 1987....
(1946–1987), American rock drummer - Gay O'DriscollGay O'DriscollGay O'Driscoll is a former Dublin senior football player. Gay has won two GAA All Stars Awards for his performances with the Dublin senior football team in 1975 and 1977.Gay also captained an under 21 All Ireland Hurling team in 1967...
, Dublin senior football player - Ger O'DriscollGer O'DriscollGer O'Driscoll is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Newcestown and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2009 due to the 2008-2009 Cork players strike. O'Driscoll won back-to-back Munster minor titles in 2004 and 2005...
(b. 1987), Irish sportsperson - Gerry DriscolJohn Gerald Driscoll IIIJohn Gerald “Gerry” Driscoll III was an international yachting champion and businessman from San Diego, California. He competed in the defense portion of four America’s Cup races , and was part of the organizational effort for two others...
, American yacht racer and businessperson - Jackie O'DriscollJackie O'DriscollJohn Francis O'Driscoll , commonly referred to as Jackie O'Driscoll, is a former Irish footballer who played as a winger for several teams in the League of Ireland. He also played for Swansea Town...
(1921–1988), Irish football winger - James DriscollJames DriscollJames Driscoll is an American professional golfer and current player on the PGA Tour.Driscoll was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts outside of Boston. He started golf at a young age and won the Club Championship at his home club...
(b. 1977), American golfer - Jean DriscollJean DriscollJean Driscoll is an American wheelchair racer. She won the women's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon eight times, more than any other female athlete in any division. Her wins in Boston included seven consecutive first place finishes from 1990 to 1996...
, American wheelchair racer - Jim DriscollJim DriscollJames "Jim" Driscoll commonly known as Peerless Jim was a Welsh boxer who learned his trade in the boxing ring and used it to fight his way out of poverty....
(1880–1925), Welsh featherweight boxer - Joe Driscoll (rapper), musician from New York
- John Driscoll (actor) (b. 1981), American television and soap opera actor
- John L. Driscoll, American football coach and sports figure
- John O'Driscoll (rugby player) (b. 1953), Irish international rugby union player
- John O'Driscoll (Gaelic footballer)John O'Driscoll (Gaelic footballer)John O'Driscoll is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Ballingeary and was a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1980s and 1990s. His first-half goal against Kerry set up Cork's 1989 Munster Senior Football Championship.- References :...
(born 1967), Irish sportsperson - Joseph Driscoll (Canadian politician)Joseph Driscoll (Canadian politician)Daniel Joseph Driscoll was a Canadian politician and a municipal councillor in Edmonton, Alberta.-Early life:...
(1876–1942), Canadian politician and a municipal councillor in Edmonton, Alberta - Joseph R. DriscollJoseph R. DriscollJoseph R. Driscoll is an American politcian who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2003–2011, representing the 5th district of Norfolk County.-Public life:...
, American politician, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives - Julie DriscollJulie DriscollJulie Tippetts is an English singer and actress, known for her 1960s versions of Bob Dylan's "This Wheel's on Fire", and Donovan's "Season of the Witch", both with Brian Auger & The Trinity...
(b. 1947), English singer and actress - Kermit DriscollKermit DriscollKermit Driscoll is a New York City jazz bassist perhaps best known for his long association with guitarist Bill Frisell. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska....
(b. 1956), American jazz bassist - Kieran O'Driscoll (b. 1989), Irish writer, poet, all round good guy and sex magnet.
- Liam Driscoll (b. 1986), American connoisseur of plastics
- Loren DriscollLoren DriscollLoren Driscoll was an American tenor who had an active international career from the 1950s through the mid 1980s...
(b. 1928), American tenor - Mark DriscollMark DriscollMark A. Driscoll is an American pastor and author. He is the founder and preaching pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, he co-founded the Acts 29 Network and Churches Helping Churches, and has contributed to the "Faith and Values" section of the Seattle Times and the "On Faith"...
(b. 1970), American minister and author - Mark Driscoll (screenwriter)Mark Driscoll (screenwriter)Mark Driscoll is an American television producer and writer, born February 3, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Boston Latin School and took a post graduate year at the Phillips Exeter Academy. Driscoll graduated from Harvard University in 1982; during his time there he was a member of the...
, American screenwriter - Martha O'Driscoll (1922–1998), American film actress from 1937 until 1947
- Matthew DriscollMatthew DriscollFor the basketball coach, see Matthew Driscoll .Matthew John "Matt" Driscoll is an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 52nd Mayor of Syracuse, New York from July 10, 2001 until December 31, 2009....
(b. 1958), American politician - Matthew Driscoll (basketball coach)Matthew Driscoll (basketball coach)Matthew Driscoll is an American college basketball coach who is currently head coach of the University of North Florida Ospreys men's basketball team. Before coming to UNF, Driscoll spent twelve years as an assistant at Baylor University, Valparaiso University, Clemson University and the University...
- Maurice O'DriscollMaurice O'DriscollMaurice O'Driscoll is a retired Irish football player, who played during the 1980s and 1990s.He played for Drogheda United, St. Patricks Athletic and Bohemians during his career in the League of Ireland. He also had a spell on loan to Crusaders. He won a League winners medal with St...
(b. 1968), Irish football player - Michael Driscoll (economist), British economist
- Michael E. DriscollMichael E. DriscollMichael Edward Driscoll was a U.S. Representative from New York.Born in Syracuse, New York, Driscoll moved with his parents to the town of Camillus, Onondaga County, in 1852....
(1851–1929), American representative to New York - Michael Patrick DriscollMichael Patrick DriscollMichael Patrick Driscoll is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the eighth and current Bishop of Boise.-Early life and ministry:...
, American Roman Catholic bishop - Mick O'DriscollMick O'DriscollMick O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby union player. He plays for Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup, and plays internationally for Ireland. He made his Munster debut in 1998 against Neath. His international debut came as a replacement against Romania in 2001...
(b. 1978), Irish international rugby union player - Paddy DriscollPaddy DriscollJohn Leo "Paddy" Driscoll was a professional American football quarterback. Driscoll was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965 and is a member of the NFL 1920s All-Decade Team...
(1895–1968), American Pro football quarterback - Pádraig O'DriscollPádraig O'DriscollPádraig O'Driscoll is a Dublin Senior Hurler at Lucan Sarsfields. O'Driscoll made substitute appearances with Dublin in the 2006 championship against Clare and Limerick although he made his first start against Wexford on June 7, 2007. While Pádraig "Tubridy" O'Driscoll is ofter mistaken for the...
, Dublin Senior Hurler at Lucan Sarsfields - Patricia DriscollPatricia DriscollPatricia Driscoll is an Irish actress, who has appeared on both television and in films. She was born in Cork, Ireland....
(b. 1927), Irish actress - Patrick O'DriscollPatrick O'DriscollPatrick Florence O'Driscoll was an Irish Clann na Talmhan politician. A farmer by profession, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1943 general election as a Clann na Talmhan Teachta Dála for the Cork West constituency. He was re-elected at the 1944 general election and did not contest the...
(1878–1949), Irish Clann na Talmhan politician - Peter Driscoll (author)Peter Driscoll (author)Peter Driscoll was a bestselling British author of international thrillers in the 1970s who first worked in South Africa then, in his later life, became Chief Radio News subeditor with Radio Telefís Éireann...
(1942–2005), British author - Peter DriscollPeter DriscollPeter Driscoll is a former professional ice hockey left wing in the WHA and NHL.Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft and the Vancouver Blazers in the 1974 WHA Amateur Draft, Driscoll signed with the Blazers, moving to Calgary with them when they relocated.After the...
(b. 1954), Canadian ice hockey player - Phil DriscollPhil DriscollPhil Driscoll is a contemporary Christian singer, composer, and perhaps best known for his trumpet playing. He has a music and speaking ministry. Driscoll won a Best Gospel Performance Grammy Award in 1984 for a duet with Debby Boone on "Keep the Fire Burning", and has been nominated for two...
, American musician and minister - Richard DriscollRichard DriscollRichard Driscoll is a Welsh screenwriter, film producer, actor and film director.-Director:* The Comic * Silent Heroes * Kannibal...
,(b.1980) English comic - Robin DriscollRobin DriscollRobin Driscoll is a British actor and writer, best known as a writer of Mr. Bean. He and Rowan Atkinson are close friends.He appeared with Rowan Atkinson in Laughing Matters - Visual Comedy, a documentary on the mechanics of visual humour....
, British actor and writer - Robyn DriscollRobyn DriscollRobyn Driscoll is a Democratic Party member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 51 since 2004.-External links:* official MT State Legislature website** profile*Follow the Money - Robyn Driscoll...
(b. 1962), Democratic politician from Montana - Sean O'DriscollSean O'DriscollSean Michael O'Driscoll is an English-Irish football manager and former player. He is currently without a club, having been relieved of his duties as manager of Doncaster Rovers in September 2011. He joined Doncaster in September 2006 following Dave Penney's departure. He was previously manager at...
(b. 1957), English-born football manager and former player - Shane O'DriscollShane O'DriscollShane O'Driscoll born on 17 June, 1977 in Ireland is a rugby league footballer who plays for the New York Knights in the American National Rugby League.- External links :* http://www.newyorkknightsrugby.com/profiles_16.php...
(b. 1977), Irish-born rugby league player - Shirley DriscollShirley DriscollShirley Driscoll played seven test matches for the England women's cricket team between 1957/58 and 1963 ....
(b. 1935), English cricketer - Terry DriscollTerry DriscollEdward Cuthbert "Terry" Driscoll Jr. is an American former professional basketball player.A 6 ft 7 in forward, Driscoll played at Boston College in the late 1960s. He was named Most Valuable Player of the 1969 National Invitational Tournament after leading his school to the tournament final...
(b. 1947), American basketball player - William P. DriscollWilliam P. DriscollWilliam "Willy Irish" Driscoll is a former United States Navy Flight Officer who received the Navy Cross during the Vietnam War for his role in an aerial dogfight with North Vietnamese MiGs...
(b. 1947), American Navy flight officer - Joseph Daniel Driscoll (b.1920), Australian artist of the George Bell School
Fictional characters
- Erin Driscoll, from the television show 24
- Jack DriscollJack DriscollJack Driscoll is a fictional character in the King Kong franchise. In the original 1933 film he was the first mate of the ship The Venture, while in its 2005 remake he was a playwright . He was played by Bruce Cabot in the original and by Adrien Brody in the remake...
, from the film King Kong - Peyton Driscoll, medical examiner from CSI: NY
- Driscoll, from the video game Front MissionFront Mission (video game)is a tactical role-playing game developed by G-Craft and published by Square Co., Ltd., and was released in Japan on February 24, 1995 for the Super Famicom. Front Mission is the first main entry and the first entry overall in the Front Mission series...
- Driscoll Brothers, gangsters from the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses