1) Irish surname 
Keaveney is an Irish clan name, associated with Clann Ceallaigh of Uí Maine (Ui Maine) - `O`Kelly`. Variants of the name include Keaveney, O`Guiney, Kevan, Keveney, Keaveny, Kevany, Keavney, Kiveney, Caveney, Geaveny, Geany, Kaney, Kenney, Kenny, Guiney. ==Etymology and background== This name in Irish is O Geibheannaigh and the latter variant...