Doolan

Doolan (Irish: Ó Duibhleachain) is a surname of Irish origin. They were chiefs of the Clan Breasail Mac Duileachain in the Ulaid sub-kingdom of Dál Fiatach, specifically located in what became the barony of Castlereagh.^[1]

Map of medieval Gaelic Ireland showing the location of Ulaid circa 900 A.D.

Notable people

• Alex Doolan (born 1985), Australian cricketer
• Ben Doolan (born 1973), former Australian rules footballer
• Billy Doolan (born 1952), Australian Indigenous artist
• Bruce Doolan (born 1947), Australian former cricketer
• Daithí Doolan (born 1968), Irish Sinn Féin politician
• Ed Doolan (1941–2018), Australian-born naturalised British radio presenter
• Jack Doolan (American football) (1919-2002), American National Football League running back
• Jack Doolan (politician) (1927-1995), Australian politician
• John Doolan (footballer born 1968), former Wigan Athletic footballer
• John Doolan (footballer born 1974), former Mansfield Town and Barnet footballer
• Ken Doolan (born 1939), Australian rear admiral
• Kevin Doolan (born 1980), Australian motorcycle speedway rider
• Kris Doolan (born 1986), Scottish footballer
• Mickey Doolan (1880-1951), American Major League Baseball player
• Neil Doolan (1933–2012), former Australian rules footballer
• Peter Doolan (born 1940), Irish former hurler
• Vin Doolan (born 1952), former Australian rules footballer
• Wendy Doolan (born 1968), Australian former golfer

See also

• Dolan (disambiguation)
• Doolin (surname)
• Doolin (Irish: Dúlainn), a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland