Description:
The Chougala surname is derived from the Irish Gaelic name Ó Chúgalaigh, meaning 'descendant of Chugalaigh'. The Chougalaigh family was one of the leading families of the Ulaid in County Donegal in the early medieval period. The surname was first recorded in the early 12th century, and is still widespread in County Donegal today. The Chougalaigh family is also well-known in County Cork, where they have been prominent since the early medieval period. The Chougalaigh family's traditional customs include wearing a green coat of arms, and participating in traditional Irish music and dance.
