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Lynam
Lynam or Lynham is a surname of Irish language, Irish origin. It is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Ó Laigheanáin, which means "someone from Laigin" or Leinster, which was named after a tribe that inhabited the area. Related names include Leaneagh, Laighneach, and Lynagh. Lynam may refer to: People *Anthony Lynham (born 1960), Australian politician *Charles Lynam (1829–1921), English architect *Charles Cotterill Lynam (1858–1938), English headmaster and yachtsman *Des Lynam (born 1942), British television and radio presenter *Donald Lynam (born 1967), American psychologist *Ian Lynam (born 1970), Irish hurler and coach *James Lynam Molloy (1837–1909), Irish composer *Jonathan Lynam, Westmeath Gaelic footballer *Jim Lynam (born 1941), American basketball coach and analyst *Joe Lynam (born 1970), Irish journalist *Joss Lynam (1924–2011), Irish mountaineer *Robert Lynam (writer) (1796–1845), British writer *Severus William Lynam Stretton (1783–1884), British s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Des Lynam
Desmond Michael Lynam, (born 17 September 1942) is an Irish-born television and radio presenter. In a broadcasting career spanning more than forty years, he has hosted television coverage of many of the world's major sporting events, presenting '' Grandstand'', ''Match of the Day'', Wimbledon, the Grand National, ''Sportsnight'', the World Cup and Olympic Games, as well as presenting non-sporting programmes such as ''Holiday'', ''How Do They Do That?'' and ''Countdown''. Early years Lynam was born in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, and moved with his family to Brighton, England, at the age of six. He recalled having a strong Irish accent at that time, but eventually lost it. He passed the eleven-plus in 1954, to attend Varndean Grammar School. After sitting his A-levels, he went into the insurance business. Broadcasting career 1968–1999 Lynam started his career in broadcasting as a freelance radio journalist on BBC Radio Brighton (1968–1969). He quickly joined national BB ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joss Lynam
Joss Lynam (born as James Perry O’Flaherty Lynam; 29 June 1924 – 9 January 2011) was an Irish civil engineer who was well known as a mountaineer, hillwalker, orienteer, writer and sports administrator. He was one of Ireland's most influential figures in outdoor activities. Early life Lynam was born in London to Irish parents Edward and Martha (née Perry). Lynam and his older sister; Biddy, were both raised in London where his father worked as curator of maps in the British Museum. This is where Lynam was first introduced to orienteering and cartography. The family would frequently return to the West coast of Ireland to holiday because the parents were Galway natives. Here, Lynam found his love for mountaineering, and climbed his first mountain - Knocknarea, County Sligo - with his aunt. At 18, Lynam joined the British army and trained as an officer. He was deployed to India in 1944 under the Corps of Royal Engineers where he spent the remainder of World War II. While th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Lynam
Joe Bernard Lynam is an Irish broadcaster who is the Business Editor for Irish radio station Newstalk. He also presents the ''Newsroom'' on the BBC World Service in the United Kingdom. He was appointed in January 2022. Lynam is best known a business presenter and correspondent. Before joining Newstalk, he has served as interim business presenter on BBC Radio 4's flagship ''Today'' programme. Between 2011 and 2013, he was the business correspondent on BBC Two's ''Newsnight''. Overview Between 2008–2012, Lynam was the BBC's Weekend Business Correspondent covering economic, business, company, financial and personal finance news on the main BBC One bulletins as well as BBC News, BBC World News, BBC Radio 4, BBC Five Live and the BBC World Service. At the height of the European debt crisis 2011-2012, Lynam was business correspondent with Newsnight and travelled to Cyprus, Spain, Belgium, Italy and Ireland to cover the sense of fear in many Eurozone countries. He was also re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Cotterill Lynam
Charles "Skipper" Cotterill Lynam (15 June 1858, Stoke-on-Trent – 27 October 1938) was an English headmaster, yachtsman, and author. Biography He was the eldest (in surviving to adulthood) of fourteen children of the architect Charles Lynam and his wife Lucy Emma. Charles Cotterill Lynam was educated at King William's College on the Isle of Man. After graduation he worked for a short time in his father's office and then in 1879 won a scholarship to Hertford College, Oxford. There he played for the Oxford varsity chess team and the rugby football team and graduated in 1882. During his university days he cruised and sailed on the inland waters of the Thames. In 1882 Lynam was appointed assistant master at the Oxford Preparatory School (now called the Dragon School). He became headmaster in 1886 and in 1895 moved the school from Crick Road to Bardwell Road into buildings designed by his father. In 1885 Charles C. Lynam married Catherine Alice Hall (1865–1957). They had one son, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Lynam
James Francis Lynam (born September 15, 1941) is an American former college and professional basketball coach. He coached at the college level for Fairfield University from 1968 to 1970, American University from 1973 to 1978, and St. Joseph's University from 1978 to 1981. In the National Basketball Association (NBA), Lynam coached the San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers from 1983 to 1985, the Philadelphia 76ers from 1987 to 1992, and the Washington Bullets from 1995 to 1997. Lynam compiled a 158–118 record at the college level, and 328–392 in the NBA. He was also Philadelphia's general manager from 1992 to 1994. Playing career After graduating from West Catholic High School, he went to Saint Joseph's University. With the Hawks, he was a three-year starter. In 1961, Lynam was a key player on a Hawks team that advanced to the 1961 Final Four. The Hawks defeated Utah in a four-overtime game for third place. Lynam won the team MVP award after Jack Egan was expelled for his participa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynam (band)
Lynam is an American hard rock band from Birmingham, Alabama, United States. History Formed in Birmingham, Alabama in 2001 after the breakup of Jacob Bunton's major-label band Mars Electric, Lynam is often aligned with the retro metal movement of the mid-2000s generation. Led by frontman and principal songwriter Jacob Bunton, the band is heavily influenced by Def Leppard and has drawn comparisons to Wolfmother. From 2002 to 2004, the band self-released three albums; "White Trash Superstar"; "Bling! Bling!" and "Life in Reverse". Their fourth, 2006's ''Slave to the Machine'', was released after the band signed to DRT Records/Universal Records. This album peaked at No. 21 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums chart and No. 19 on its Top Heatseekers chart. The album's first single, "Tanis" achieved the No. 1 spot on both the active rock independent chart and the mainstream rock independent chart. Their fifth album, ''Tragic City Symphony'', was released on August 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Lynam
Charles Lynam (9 February 1829 – 21 February 1921) was an English architect, designing many public buildings and churches in the Stoke-on-Trent area. He was also a church historian, archaeologist, and preservationist. Life Lynam was born in Colwich, Staffordshire, son of George and Hannah Lynam, and was educated at Christ's Hospital School in London. After being articled with a London architect he joined his father's architectural practice in Stoke-upon-Trent, and in 1853 became a partner of the firm. His father died later that year.Charles Lynam thepotteries.org. Retrieved 30 August 2018.Charles Lynam Exploring the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Lynam (writer)
Robert Lynam (14 April 1796 – 12 October 1845) was an English cleric, schoolteacher, writer and editor. Life The son of Charles Lynam, a spectacle-maker of the parish of St. Alphage, London Wall, he was born in London on 14 April 1796. He was admitted to Christ's Hospital in March 1806, leaving in 1814, and graduated B.A. at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1818, M.A. in 1821. He was ordained deacon in 1820, priest in 1821. Lynam was appointed assistant mathematical master at Christ's Hospital in 1818, and was promoted in 1820 to be fourth grammar master—a post which he resigned in 1832 for that of assistant chaplain and secretary to the Magdalene Hospital. He was St. Matthew's day preacher at Christ's Hospital in 1821 and 1835, and was subsequently curate and lecturer of Cripplegate Without until his death in Bridgewater Square, London, on 12 October 1845. He left a widow and nine children. Works Besides some sermons Lynam published: * ''The History of England during th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Lynam
Ian Lynam (born 1970) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Cork senior team. Born in Blackpool, Cork, Lynam first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1994-95 National Hurling League. Lynam went on to play for Cork for just one championship season. At club level Lynam is a one-time championship medallist with Glen Rovers. In retirement from playing, Lynam became involved in team management and coaching. He has served as manager of the Glen Rovers senior team and is the current coach of the side. Honours Team ;Glen Rovers *Cork Senior Hurling Championship (1): 1989 ;Cork * Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 1991 (sub) * Munster Minor Hurling Championship (1): 1988 File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platform Piper Alpha explodes and collapses in the North Sea, killing 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Lynam Molloy
James Lynam Molloy (19 August 1837 – 4 February 1909) was an Irish composer, poet, and author. His songs were praised by his contemporaries; one said that he "will be remembered, or certainly his songs will, long after the 'superior' and so-called 'art-songs' of to-day are forgotten." Early life James L. Molloy was born near Rahan in County Offaly and attended St Edmund's College (Ware) as a student between 1851 and 1855 along with his brother Bernard, who later became a Member of parliament. After leaving the College, he went to the Catholic University in Dublin, graduating in 1858. Further studies brought him to London, Paris, and Bonn, before he settled in London from about 1863 with a lawyer's degree. Private secretary and war correspondent However, he never practiced law. Instead, he worked as a private secretary to the then attorney general. He was a war correspondent for the ''London Standard'' on the Franco-Prussian War and traveled widely, particularly in France. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynam, Queensland
Lynam is a locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the , Lynam had a population of 7 people. Geography Most of the locality is undeveloped mountainous land with Mount Cataract as the highest peak (721 metres). The northwestern part of the locality is within the Paluma Range National Park. The central part is within the Clemant State Forest. The now-closed Greenvale railway line Greenvale railway line is in northern Queensland, Australia. It carries nickel ore from a mine in Greenvale to the Queensland Nickel's refinery in Yabulu, approximately north of Townsville Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of ... passes through the locality; there were no stations on it within the locality. History The locality was named and bounded on 27 July 1991. References City of Townsville Localities in Queensland {{Queensland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donald Lynam
Donald Ray Lynam, Jr. (born April 5, 1967) is an American psychologist and distinguished professor of clinical psychology at Purdue University's College of Health and Human Sciences. He is also the director of Purdue's Developmental Psychopathology, Psychopathy and Personality Lab. He previously taught at the University of Kentucky, where he won the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology Award in 2002. He has been conducting research on psychopathy Psychopathy, sometimes considered synonymous with sociopathy, is characterized by persistent Anti-social behaviour, antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and Boldness, bold, Disinhibition, disinhibited, and Egotism, egotistical B ... for over two decades. References External links Faculty page* Donald Lynam website 1967 births Living people Purdue University faculty University of Kentucky faculty University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni Psychop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
