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McKiernan (surname)
McKiernan is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Andrew J. McKiernan (born 1970, Sydney, Australia), Australian speculative fiction writer and Illustrator *Brian Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Brian McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan from 1358 until 1362 * Catherina McKiernan (born 1969), Irish long-distance runner * Conchobar ‘Buidhe’ Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Conor ‘The Tawny’ McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan from 1312 until 1314 *Cú Connacht Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Constantine McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan from 1383 until his death in 1412 *David D. McKiernan (born 1950), United States Army four-star general and Commander ISAF and USFOR-A *Dennis McKiernan (born 1932), American fantasy writer best known for The Iron Tower * Domhnall ’An Saithnech’ Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Donal McKiernan of Saitne) was chief of the McKiernan Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew J
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, ''Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim McKiernan
James Philip McKiernan (11 October 1944 – 10 August 2018) was an Irish-born Australian politician. Born in Cavan, Ireland, he was a fitter and turner before entering politics. In Australia he was a union education officer for the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union. In 1984, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Labor Senator for Western Australia. A one-time convenor of the Left faction, McKiernan was the Labor Caucus' returning officer for the Hawke versus Keating leadership ballot. He remained in the Senate until his retirement in 2002. He was married to Western Australian state MP Jackie Watkins Jacqueline Patricia Watkins (born 3 June 1949) was elected to the Parliament of Western Australia on 19 February 1983 as the Labor Party Member for Joondalup. Watkins served as the Member for Joondalup until 4 February 1989. From 4 February 19 ... from 1985. McKiernan died at his home in Perth on . References 1944 births 2018 deaths Australian Labor Party m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McKernan (surname)
McKernan is an Irish surname originating in Cavan. People Notable people with the surname include: *Corey McKernan (born 1973), Australian rules footballer * Hugh McKernan (1858–1929), Australian politician *Jackie McKernan (born 1965), British athlete from Northern Ireland *James McKernan (born 1964), British mathematician * John R. McKernan Jr. (born 1948), American politician, Governor of Maine *Ken McKernan (1911–2009), Australian rules footballer *Kevin McKernan (born 1987), Irish Gaelic footballer * Noel McKernan (born 1945), Australian rules footballer * P. Patrick McKernan (1941–2001), American baseball administrator *Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (1945–1973), American musician *Shaun McKernan (born 1990), Australian rules footballer *Timothy McKernan (born 1989), American ice dancer Places * McKernan, Edmonton, Canada * McKernan/Belgravia station, Edmonton, Canada See also * McKiernan Clan * McKiernan (surname) * McKernon (other) * McTiernan * McTernan * Kie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Mág Tighearnán
William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomás Mág Tighearnán
Tomás Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Thomas McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan and Baron or Lord of Tullyhunco barony, County Cavan from 1314 until his death in 1358. Ancestry Tomás was the son of Gíolla Íosa 'Leith' Mág Tighearnán, son of Sithric ‘Carrach-in-Cairn’ Mág Tighearnán (d.1290), son of Duarcán Mág Tighearnán, the Second (d.1290), son of Íomhaor Mág Tighearnán, the Second (died c.1269), son of Tighearnán, son of Duarcán the First, son of Íomhaor the First, son of Gíolla Chríost, son of Amhlaoibh, son of Tighearnán, the founder of the clan.M.V. Duignan (1934), "The Uí Briúin Bréifni genealogies", pp. 90–137, in JRSAI Vol. 4, No. 1, 30 Jun. 1934. His grandfather Sithric ‘Carrach-in-Cairn’ Mág Tighearnán had been a previous chief of the clan. His brothers were Matha Mág Tighearnán (d. 1311) a former chief of the clan, Domhnall ’An Saithnech’ Mág Tighearnán (d.1312) another former chief of the clan, Conchobar ‘B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tawnia McKiernan
Tawnia McKiernan is an American television director and producer. Since the mid-1990s she has amassed a number of directorial credits. She is also the daughter of late television producer Stephen J. Cannell.Stephen J. Cannell dies at 69; TV writer, producer (Page 3 of 3) By Dennis McLellan of '''' - October 2, 2010 Career McKiernan made her directorial debut on the series '''' directing two episodes, she then directed four episodes of '' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadhg Mág Tighearnán
Tadhg Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Teigue McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan of Tullyhunco, County Cavan until his death in 1474.C. Parker, "Two minor septs of late medieval Breifne", in Breifne Journal, Vol. VIII, No. 31 (1995), pp. 566–586 Chieftainship On the death of the previous chief, Tadhg took the chieftaincy and resided in the castle of Croaghan of the Cups (Irish- Cruachan O'Cúbhrán, now the townland of Croaghan), now in the townland of Coolnashinny, besides the modern town of Killeshandra. The McKiernan lands of Tullyhunco were on the border between the O’Rourke and O’Reilly lands and both of those clans were attempting to claim overlordship of the McKiernans. In 1470 the O’Rourkes and their allies the O’Donnells, tried to inaugurate Domhnall O’Rourke, who was the O'Rourke chief from 1468 to 1476, in the McKiernan castle of Croaghan but the McKiernans successfully resisted the invasion at Ballyconnell town with the help of the O’Reillys and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McKiernan
Michael McKiernan is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He was part of the inaugural Newcastle Knights squad from 1988-89. Background McKiernan played with Lakes United before signing with Newcastle in 1988. Playing career McKiernan made his first grade debut for Newcastle in Round 1 1988 against Parramatta which ended in a 28-4 defeat. McKiernan scored his one and only try for Newcastle against Brisbane in Round 6 1988. McKiernan played on with Newcastle in 1989 and his final game in first grade was a 20-2 loss against Western Suburbs at Campbelltown Stadium Campbelltown Stadium, formerly Orana Park and Campbelltown Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Leumeah, New South Wales, Australia, owned by Campbelltown City Council. It is the home ground of the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Wests Ti ... in Round 16 1989. References {{DEFAULTSORT:McKiernan, Michael Australian rugby league players Newcastle Knights players Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matha Mág Tighearnán
Matha Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Matthew McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan and Baron or Lord of Tullyhunco barony, County Cavan from 1290 until 1311. Ancestry Matha was the son of Gíolla Íosa 'Leith' Mág Tighearnán, son of Sithric ‘Carrach-in-Cairn’ Mág Tighearnán (d.1290), son of Duarcán Mág Tighearnán, the Second (d.1290), son of Íomhaor Mág Tighearnán, the Second (died c.1269), son of Tighearnán, son of Duarcán the First, son of Íomhaor the First, son of Gíolla Chríost, son of Amhlaoibh, son of Tighearnán, the founder of the clan. His grandfather Sithric ‘Carrach-in-Cairn’ Mág Tighearnán had been a previous chief of the clan. Matha’s brothers were Domhnall ’An Saithnech’ Mág Tighearnán (d.1312) who succeeded him as chief of the clan, Conchobar ‘Buidhe’ Mág Tighearnán (d.1314) who was also a chief of the clan, Tomás Mág Tighearnán (d.1358) who was also a chief of the clan, Duarcán, Cú Chonnacht, Cormac, Fergal 'Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macraith Mág Tighearnán
Macraith Mág Tighearnán (anglicised Magrath McKiernan) was chief of the McKiernan Clan and Baron or Lord of Tullyhunco barony, County Cavan from c.1240 until his death in 1258. Ancestry Macraith was the son of Tighearnán who was son of Conbuidhe. Chieftainship On the death of the previous chief, Duarcán Mág Tighearnán, Macraith took the chieftaincy and resided in the castle of Croaghan of the Cups (Irish- Cruachan O'Cúbhrán), now in the townland of Coolnashinny, besides the modern town of Killeshandra. He acknowledged Felim Ua Conchobair, King of Connacht from 1233 to 1265, as his overlord and gave him his sons as hostages. McKiernan's lands of Tullyhunco were on the border between the O'Rourke and O'Reilly clans and the McKiernans were in conflict with both clans who were trying to assert their authority over them. The Annals of Connacht for the year 1256 state- After the battle of Magh Slécht, Fedlim O Conchobair and his son Aed na nGall, with the men of Connach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin McKiernan
Kevin McKiernan is an American foreign correspondent, photographer and documentary filmmaker. McKiernan's work, nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, has taken him to some of the world's most troubled regions, from Nicaragua to Iraq and Syria, from West Africa to Afghanistan. He has been widely published in national and international media. An expert on the Kurds, St. Martin's Press released his book''THE KURDS: A People in Search of Their Homeland'' McKiernan wrote and directed the PBS documentar''Good Kurds, Bad Kurds'' which ''The New York Times'' called "searing." It won the Human Rights Prize at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. In addition to ''Good Kurds, Bad Kurds'', McKiernan co-produced the documentar''The Spirit of Crazy Horse''for PBS Frontline. In 2011, he completed '' Bringing King to China'', a documentary that premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. ''Ethnic Cleansing: The Story of the Rohingya'', a short film, premiered at the Ojai F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |