Clohessy

Clohessy is a surname. The name itself is an anglicized form of the Gaelic "Ó Clochasaigh," derived from the Gaelic word "cloch" meaning "stone."

Notable people with the surname include:


 * David Clohessy, once-Roman Catholic American activist
 * Paddy Clohessy (1908–1971), Irish sportsperson and Fianna Fáil politician
 * Peadar Clohessy (1934–2014), Irish Fianna Fáil and Progressive Democrats politician
 * Peter Clohessy (born 1966), former Irish rugby union footballer
 * Robert Clohessy (born 1958), American actor, played Sean Murphy on the HBO drama Oz
 * Seán Clohessy (born 1931), retired Irish sportsperson
 * Sean Clohessy (born 1986), English professional footballer for Conference side Salisbury City