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Haughey

British  
/ ˈhʌhiː, ˈhɔːxɪ /

noun

  1. Charles James. 1925–2006, Irish politician; leader of the Fianna Fáil party; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1979–81; 1982; 1987–92)

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In response, Unison's education convener Sylvia Haughey told BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast the council was using "bullying tactics".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

There are seasoned campaigners involved too, with three of the candidates having served as MSPs since 2016 - the SNP's Clare Haughey, Labour's Monica Lennon, and Tory Annie Wells.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Bernadette Haughey was third, winning her second bronze medal of these Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024

Haughey settled for silver at 52.56, repeating her showing from the 2023 worlds.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024

O’Callaghan won in 52.16 seconds, with silver for Siobhan Haughey of Hong Kong in 52.49 and bronze to Marrit Steenbergen of the Netherlands in 52.71.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 28, 2023

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