Moynihan Moynihan Moynihan is a surname of Irish origin. Recorded in several spellings forms including Moynihan, Monahan, Monaghan, Monaham, Minihane, Minihan, and probably others, this is an Irish surname of great antiquity. It originates from the Irish language "Ó Muimhneacháin", which literally translates as "male descendant of the Munsterman". The surname is most popular in Counties Cork and Kerry, which form part of the province of Munster. The modern spellings are usually Moynihan and Monaghan, the spelling in the 16th century being generally recorded as Minighane, and regarded as the principal surname of West Cork. Michael and Mortimer Moynihan were famous
Cork–Limerick hurling rivalry 1996. At All-Ireland level Cork are second on the all-time roll of honour with thirty titles, while Limerick rank in fourth position with eight All-Ireland titles. On 29 July 2018, the sides met at Croke Park for the first time in the championship in the all Ireland semi-final. Cork–Limerick hurling rivalry The Cork-Limerick rivalry is a hurling rivalry between Irish inter-county teams Cork and Limerick, who first played each other in 1893. Since the turn of the century it has come to be regarded as one of the biggest rivalries in Gaelic games. Cork's home ground is Páirc Uí Chaoimh