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Twomey

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Twomey
Ó Tuama
Twomey arms
Parent houseCorcu Loígde
CountryMunster & Desmond
FounderDonnchadh na Tuaima

Twomey (Irish: Ó Tuama) is an Irish Gaelic clan based most prominently in what is today County Cork. The paternal ancestors of the clan are of the Corcu Loígde; the Twomey clan originated from Donnchadh na Tuaima who was himself a member of the O'Leary family.[citation needed] The Twomey family motto is "fortis undis et armis" which translates to 'strong waves and arms'.[citation needed]

Notable people with the surname include:

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