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The Kelleher clan

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Conn Corrigan
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Published Sunday, September 13, 2009, 8:28 PM
Updated Sunday, September 13, 2009, 8:28 PM
Read more: Cork GAA, Denis Kelleher, Gaelic Football, Gaelic Sports, Sports

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Denis Kelleher
Denis Kelleher

Kelleher exists also as Keliher, Kellaher, Kelliher, etc. The modern forms of the name are derived from the Irish name O Ceileachair, from ceileachar, which means "uxorious," or "excessively fond of one's wife."

The Kelleher family, which descends from a nephew of Brian Boru, is originally from Co. Clare, but they eventually migrated to Co. Cork in the 14th century. The surname is most commonly found today in Co. Cork and the neighboring Co. Kerry.

Kelleher business personalities include Denis Kelleher, who is profiled below, Herb Kelleher, an American lawyer, and a co-founder of Southwest Airlines, and real estate mogul Garrett Kelleher, who owns the Irish football club St. Patrick's Athletic FC. Kellehers have also been successful in politics: Billy Kelleher is a Fianna Fáil politician and a TD in Co. Cork, while Jim Kelleher is a former member of the Canadian Senate.

In the realm of film, the Kellehers have Tim Kelleher, an actor who has appeared in movies such as "Independence Day" and "The Negotiator." Byron Kelleher, a half-back for the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, and Robbie Kelleher, an all-Ireland winning Gaelic football player, helped to make a name for the Kelleher clan in the world of sports.

Denis Kelleher, the son of a shoemaker, was born in Rathmore, Co. Kerry, close to the Cork border. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1958. Today, he is the CEO and founder of Wall Street Access, a financial services organization.

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