Houlihan

Houlihan or O'Houlihan (Ó hUallacháin; feminine Ní Uallacháin) is a surname of Irish Gaelic origin, from the Irish  meaning "proud". Notable people with the surname include:


 * Adam Houlihan (born 1978), former Australian rules footballer
 * Christopher Houlihan (born 1987), American concert organist
 * Con Houlihan (1925–2012), Irish sportswriter
 * Damian Houlihan (born 1975), former Australian rules footballer
 * Gerard Houlihan, Irish retired Gaelic footballer
 * Jim Houlihan (1898–1967), Irish sportsperson
 * Joan Houlihan, American poet
 * John C. Houlihan (1910–1986), American politician, the 43rd mayor of Oakland, California
 * John J. Houlihan (1923–2003), American politician, Illinois state representative
 * Mike Houlihan (born 1969), retired Irish sportsperson
 * Pat Houlihan (1929–2006), English snooker player
 * Patrick Houlihan (1889–1963), Irish politician
 * Ryan Houlihan (born 1982), Australian rules footballer
 * Shelby Houlihan (born 1993), American middle-distance runner
 * Tim Houlihan (born 1989), Australian rules footballer
 * Timmy Houlihan (born 1982), Irish sportsperson