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Conroy is an Irish surname.

Overview

Conroy is an Irish surname of multiple origins. In some cases it is the form used by descendants of the Ó Maolchonaire bardic family of what is now East Galway and South Roscommon. In west County Galway, most bearers of the name are probably descended from the Mac Conraoi family of Delbhna Tír Dhá Locha. This latter Irish family name was often anglicised into King due to the phonological similarity with the word rí. The Ó Cingeadh/Ó Cionga bardic family from east of Loch Ree also had their name corrupted into King, but for English phonological reasons.

Bearers of the surname

Conroy as a given name may refer to:

Fictional characters

  • Conroy Cat, a character from the webcomic series The Cartoon Chronicles of Conroy Cat (2009–2011) and the animated series Toons These Days (2011–2021), voiced by Leo Melanson
  • Diavolo Conroy, a character from the Eoin Colfer novels Iron Man: The Gauntlet (2016) and The Fowl Twins (2019)
  • Jack Conroy, a character from the period adventure drama film White Fang (1991), portrayed by Ethan Hawke

See also

  • Conroy, Iowa, a small community in the central United States
  • Conroy Aircraft, a former American aircraft manufacturer
  • Conry, a disambiguation page for people and places named Conry
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References

  1. "Ó Maolchonaire - Irish Names and Surnames".
  2. "Mac Conraoi - Irish Names and Surnames".
  3. "Ó Cionga - Irish Names and Surnames".
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