|
Niamh De Búrca
Niamh (; from Old Irish ) is an Irish feminine given name (meaning "bright" or "radiant"), anglicised as Neve, Nieve, Neave, Neavh or Neeve. In Irish mythology, Niamh is the daughter of the god of the sea, Manannán mac Lir and one of the queens of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. She was the lover of the poet-hero Oisín. The first recorded use of Niamh (that spelling) as a given name in modern Ireland was in 1911, when two children were registered with the name and when a Niamh was listed in that year's census. People with the given name Niamh * Niamh Algar (born 1992), Irish actress *Niamh Bhreathnach (born 1945), Irish Minister for Education, 1993–97 *Niamh Blackshaw (born 1998), English actress * Niamh Brennan (born 1954), Irish academic *Niamh Briggs (born 1984), captain of Ireland's women's rugby team, 2015 Six Nations Champions *Niamh Campbell, Irish author *Niamh Charles (born 1999), English footballer * Niamh Cosgrave (born 1964), Irish politician * Niam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ireland
Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelanda sovereign state covering five-sixths of the island) and Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdomcovering the remaining sixth). It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Great Britain and Ireland), North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the List of islands of the British Isles, second-largest island of the British Isles, the List of European islands by area, third-largest in Europe, and the List of islands by area, twentieth-largest in the world. As of 2022, the Irish population analysis, population of the entire island is just over 7 million, with 5.1 million in the Republic of Ireland and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland, ranking it the List of European islands by population, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Campbell
Niamh Campbell is an Irish author. Her first work was published in Poetry Ireland Review when she was 17; she then went on to study and complete a PhD at King's College London and won a Next Generation Artist Award, publishing ''This Happy'' in 2020. Her PhD was focused on the career of writer John McGahern. In 2021 she was Writer in Residence at University College Dublin University College Dublin (), commonly referred to as UCD, is a public research university in Dublin, Ireland, and a collegiate university, member institution of the National University of Ireland. With 38,417 students, it is Ireland's largest .... Works * ''We Were Young'' (2022) * ''Love Many'' (2020) * ''This Happy'' (2020) Awards * ''Sunday Times'' Short Story Award in 2020 for ''Love Many'' * Rooney Prize for Irish Literature in 2021 for ''This Happy'' * Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award shortlisted in 2021 for ''This Happy'' References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Kavanagh
Niamh Kavanagh ( ; born 13 February 1968) is an Irish singer who sang the winning entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993. The 1993 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. She sang "In Your Eyes" to clinch the second of a record three consecutive wins by Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer represented Ireland again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, with the song " It's for You". She performed at the semi-final on 27 May 2010, finishing 9th in a field of 17 contestants, thus qualifying for the Grand Final on 29 May 2010. In the final, she finished 23rd in a field of 25 contestants, having received 25 points. Kavanagh is highly regarded among fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, and the OGAE Ireland (official Eurovision fan club) president, Diarmuid Furlong, said: "A lot of us would regard Niamh as one of the best vocalists who's ever won the Eurovision Song Contest". While she has enjoyed success in Europe, Kavana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Houston
Niamh Houston (born 23 September 1991), better known by her stage name Chipzel, is a musician from Northern Ireland. She is best known for making chiptune music, particularly with a Game Boy. She is also a video game music composer, and is known for the soundtracks of games such as '' Super Hexagon'', ''Interstellaria'', and '' Dicey Dungeons''. Her music is also featured in other games such as '' Just Shapes and Beats'' and ''Spectra''. Biography Early life Niamh Houston was born on 23 September 1991 in Strabane, Northern Ireland. When Houston was a child, her sister played several instruments and her father enjoyed Irish folk music. Career Around the year 2006, Houston began to discover chiptune artists such as Sabrepulse, inspiring her to start making her own music with Little Sound DJ on a Game Boy. She continued to explore chip music, and in 2009, she published her first release, an EP titled ''Judgement Day''. She followed this in 2010 with her first album, ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Greene
Niamh Greene (born 1971) is an Irish writer. Greene was born in March 1971. She studied English and French at university and worked in public relations and tourism before becoming a full-time mother. She started writing while her children were at school. Her first novel, ''Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife'', was described as being part of a "yummy-mummy lit" trend which followed '' Bridget Jones's Diary'' ten years later and reflected that next phase of life. Her other books include ''Confessions of a Demented Housewife'', ''Rules for a Perfect Life'', and ''A Message to Your Heart''. References External links * 1971 births Living people 21st-century Irish novelists Irish women novelists {{Ireland-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Fisher-Black
Niamh Fisher-Black (born 12 August 2000) is a New Zealand professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam . She is the older sister of fellow racing cyclist Finn Fisher-Black, and was educated at Nelson College for Girls. Career 2022 Fisher-Black paid her own way to the 2022 road cycling world championships in Wollongong, Australia as Cycling New Zealand could not afford to meet the costs due to "a lack of government funding and the loss of key sponsors". In the 164 km road race, she was the first placed under-23 rider and 12th overall. She became the first under-23 world women's champion. Fisher-Black said of the win “I wasn't aware straightaway at first when I crossed the line hat I’d won the under-23 race" “The rainbow jersey, very few people have one and it’s the pinnacle of cycling so it’s super special to have...I think I showed I was the strongest under-23 rider on the day and nothing can take away from that.” 2023 In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Farrelly
Niamh Farrelly (born 15 April 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Barclays Women's Championship Womens Championship side London City Lionesses. She previously played for Glasgow City of the Scottish Women's Premier League, who she joined from Peamount United of the Women's National League (WNL). In 2019 she made her debut for the Republic of Ireland women's national team. She can play in either the centre of defence or in midfield. Club career Farrelly is from Lucan, Dublin and she learned to play street football alongside her brother. An Arsenal FC supporter, she spent one season with Esker Celtic playing in the Dublin and District Schoolboys'/girls' League (DDSL) before moving to Peamount United. She also played Gaelic football for the youth system of Lucan Sarsfields GAA, before deciding to focus on soccer. In September 2015 Farrelly made her debut for Peamount United's first team in a 4–2 WNL Shield win over Castlebar Celtic. She enjoyed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Fahey
Niamh Fahey ( ; born 13 October 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Women's Super League club Liverpool, which she captains, and formerly the Republic of Ireland national team. She has previously played for Chelsea. Before joining Chelsea in December 2014, Fahey spent six seasons with Arsenal. She has also won national cups playing Gaelic football with Galway Ladies Football. Niamh is the sister of Galway's 2001 All-Ireland-winning Gaelic football captain Gary Fahey. Club career Fahey began her career with her hometown club, Salthill Devon. She progressed through the ranks alongside future international teammate Méabh De Búrca. Both players helped Galway win the FAI Women's Cup in 2007. In the final against Raheny United, Fahey scored the winning penalty and also subdued the attacking threat of Raheny's Olivia O'Toole, in what RTÉ described as "a splendid individual display." She joined Arsenal Ladies i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Emerson
Niamh Emerson (born 22 April 1999) is an English heptathlete from Shirland, Derbyshire. In April 2018, Emerson competed in the heptathlon in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, where she came third, winning the bronze medal for England, with a personal best of 6043 points. In July 2018, Emerson won heptathlon gold for Great Britain Great Britain is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north-west coast of continental Europe, consisting of the countries England, Scotland, and Wales. With an area of , it is the largest of the British Isles, the List of European ... at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, scoring a personal best of 6253 points. Competition record Heptathlon 2018 Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Australia 3rd overall. 2018 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships, Tampere, Finland 1st overall. 2018 World U20 Gold medalist. 2018 U20 world lead. Indoor Pentath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Cusack
Niamh Cusack ( ; born 20 October 1959) is an Irish actress. Born into a family with deep roots in the performing arts, she has performed extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre, and other prominent theatre ensembles. Cusack is best known for her television role as Dr. Kate Rowan in the British series '' Heartbeat'' (1992–1995). Her further screen credits include the medical drama '' Always and Everyone'' (1999–2002), the animated series '' The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends'' (1992–1995), and films such as ''The Closer You Get'' (2000), ''Testament of Youth'' (2014), and ''The Ghoul'' (2016). Notable television appearances include episodes of ''Agatha Christie's Marple'' ("4:50 from Paddington", 2004), ''Midsomer Murders'' (2008), '' A Touch of Frost'' (2010), '' Death in Paradise'' (2021), and'' The Tower ''(2023), alongside performances in dramas like'' In Love with Alma Cogan ''(2011), ''Departure'' (2015), and'' The Virtues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niamh Coyne
Niamh Coyne (born 22 June 2001) is an Irish swimmer. She competed in the women's 50 metre breaststroke at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships held in Gwangju, South Korea and she did not advance to compete in the semi-finals. Career In October 2021, Coyne was named to the Ireland roster for the 2021 World Short Course Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates."2021 World and European Championship Teams Announced" '' Swim Ireland''. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021. In the prelims heats of the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camogie
Camogie ( ; ) is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and worldwide, largely among Irish communities. A variant of the game "hurling" (which is played by men only), it is organised by the Dublin-based Camogie Association (An Cumann Camógaíochta). The annual All Ireland Camogie Championship has a record attendance of 33,154,2007 All Ireland final reports iIrish Examiner an while average attendances in recent years are in the range of 15,000 to 18,000. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
