Maher / O´Meagher / Meagher

The Irish names Maher and Meagher are derived form the native Gaelic O'Meachair Sept that was located in Counties Tipperary and Offaly, and who were not removed from their homeland following the Anglo-Norman invasion. The name is taken from the Gaelic word 'michair' which means 'kindly'. This name is now widespread throughout Ireland.