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Before the Irish name Foley was translated into English, its' original Gaelic form was

O Foghladha, from the word foghladha, meaning "plunderer".

The name is first found in the southern Ireland city of Waterford, which boasts not only a rich maritime history dating back to its' Viking establishment in 914 A.D, but is also former home to the world-renowned Waterford Crystal factory.

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The last name 'Foley' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic name "O'Foghladha," meaning "plunderer" or "pirate." The name was originally associated with the ancient Irish sept located in County Waterford.

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