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Pat Kavanagh (musician)
Patrick Kavanagh (1904–1967) was an Irish poet. Patrick Kavanagh is also the name of: *Patrick Kavanagh (police officer) (1923–2013), British police officer *P. J. Kavanagh (1931–2015), English poet, writer and actor *Pat Kavanagh (ice hockey) (born 1979), ice hockey player *Pat Kavanagh (agent) (1940–2008), British literary agent *Patrick Kavanagh (footballer, born 1985), Irish football player for Shelbourne *Patrick Kavanagh (Olympic footballer) (died 1993), Irish Olympic football player *Pat Kavanagh (Kilkenny hurler), retired Irish hurler *Pat Kavanagh (Cork hurler) (born 1952), Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler *Patrick Kavanagh (rugby union) (1929–2015), Irish rugby union player *Pat Kavanagh, former Irish Green Party councillor and member of the Fís Nua political party *Pat Kavanagh (born 1983), bass player for metal bands Threat Signal and Arkaea See also *Patrick Cavanagh (died 1581), Irish Catholic martyr *Patrick Cavanaugh, American television actor, activ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Kavanagh
Patrick Kavanagh (21 October 1904 – 30 November 1967) was an Irish poet and novelist. His best-known works include the novel '' Tarry Flynn'', and the poems "On Raglan Road" and "The Great Hunger". He is known for his accounts of Irish life through reference to the everyday and commonplace. Life and work Early life Patrick Kavanagh was born in rural Inniskeen, County Monaghan, in 1904, the fourth of ten children of James Kavanagh and Bridget Quinn. His grandfather was a schoolteacher called "Kevany", which a local priest changed to " Kavanagh" at his baptism. The grandfather had to leave the area following a scandal and never taught in a national school again, but married and raised a family in Tullamore. Patrick Kavanagh's father, James, was a cobbler and farmer. Kavanagh's brother Peter became a university professor and writer, two of their sisters were teachers, three became nurses, and one became a nun. Patrick Kavanagh was a pupil at Kednaminsha National School from 190 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Kavanagh (police Officer)
Patrick Bernard Kavanagh (18 March 1923 – 11 December 2013) was a senior British police officer. Kavanagh was educated at St. Aloysius' College, Glasgow. He served in the Rifle Brigade from 1941 to 1943 and the Parachute Regiment from 1943 to 1946, ending his service as a Lieutenant. In 1946, he joined the Manchester City Police as a Constable. He rose through the ranks to Superintendent, and in 1964 was appointed Assistant Chief Constable of Cardiff City Police. When it amalgamated to form South Wales Constabulary in 1969 he became ACC of the new force and was promoted Deputy Chief Constable in 1972. On 1 January 1974, he was appointed Assistant Commissioner "B" (Traffic) in the Metropolitan Police and was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the 1974 New Year Honours. Kavanagh was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1977 New Year Honours. On 1 August 1977, he was promoted to Deputy Commissioner."Appointments to new posts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Kavanagh (ice Hockey)
Pat Kavanagh (born March 14, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers. Playing career Kavanagh was drafted in the 2nd round, 50th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. On January 31, 2007, Kavanagh signed with the HV71 of the Elitserien for the rest of the 2006–07 season after having played the early part of the season for SaiPa of the SM-liiga and two games with the Portland Pirates of the AHL. Kavanagh played for the Iserlohn Roosters in 2007–08 and after a good season he moved on to the Frankfurt Lions. He spent only a season there before moving to ERC Ingolstadt. In the 2010–11 1 (one, unit, unity) is a number representing a single or the only entity. 1 is also a numerical digit and represents a single unit of counting or measurement. For example, a line segment of ''unit length'' is a line segment of length 1. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Kavanagh (agent)
Patricia Olive "Pat" Kavanagh (31 January 1940 – 20 October 2008) was a British literary agent. Life and work Kavanagh was born in 1940 in Durban, South Africa, where her father was a journalist before and after his service as a fighter pilot in the SAAF during the Second World War. Her mother, Olive (née Le Roux), was a pioneering public health inspector. Her half-sister, Julie Kavanagh, is a ballet critic. Her half-brother, Michael O'Brien, is a geologist living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She attended the University of Cape Town, but pursued an interest in acting. She had an uncredited, non-speaking role in Dylan Thomas's ''Under Milk Wood'' after coming to Britain in 1964. She did not get paid for the part, but, as she later recalled, she did "get to snog Richard Burton". It marked the end of her acting career. While working for J. Walter Thompson as a copywriter, she answered an advertisement for a position as a literary agent. She was hired by " A. D. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Kavanagh (footballer, Born 1985)
Patrick Kavanagh (born 29 December 1985 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer who plays as a winger for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians. Career Early career Kavanagh's first clubs were St Joseph's Boys and Ballybrack Boys, where his talent was soon spotted by scouts. He signed for League of Ireland club Bohemians in 2004 but his opportunities at the club were restricted to appearances in the Gypsies' Under 21 side. Following his brief stint at Bohemians, Kavanagh signed for Wayside Celtic and he became an instant hit, helping them win the FAI Intermediate Cup in his first season. A year later, they reached the top of the Leinster Senior League table and in the last round of games where there was a play-off to decide the champions. His side clinched the Leinster Senior League title, winning 5–0 and he scored twice and was credited with assists for the other three goals. During his time at Wayside Celtic, he played a Republic of Ireland under-20 amateur intern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Kavanagh (Olympic Footballer)
Patrick Kavanagh (22 June 1919 – 1 March 1993) was an Irish footballer of the 1940s, who played for the 1948 Irish Olympic team when they were knocked out of the 1948 Olympics 1948 Olympics may refer to: *The 1948 Winter Olympics, which were held in St. Moritz, Switzerland *The 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an internation ... by the Netherlands. References External links * Paddy Kavanagh at Sports Reference Republic of Ireland association footballers Bohemian F.C. players Footballers at the 1948 Summer Olympics Olympic footballers of Ireland 1919 births 1993 deaths Association football midfielders {{Ireland-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Kavanagh (Kilkenny Hurler)
Patrick Kavanagh (born 10 November 1945) is an Irish former hurler. He enjoyed a 20-year club career, lining out with Rower–Inistioge, University College Dublin and Borris–Ileigh, and was also a member of the Kilkenny senior hurling team. Career Kavanagh first played hurling as a schoolboy with Good Counsel College in New Ross. He later studied at University College Dublin and won two Fitzgibbon Cup medals and a Dublin SHC title during his tenure there. Kavanagh began his club career by winning a Kilkenny JHC title with Rower-Inistioge in 1963 before later winning a Kilkenny SHC title in 1968. He subsequently transferred to the Borris–Ileigh club in Tipperary and ended his career by winning a Tipperary SHC medal in 1983. Kavanagh first played for Kilkenny at minor level before later lining out with the under-21 team, however, his inter-county underage career ended without success. He eventually progressed onto the senior team and came on as a substitute for C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Kavanagh (Cork Hurler)
Patrick Kavanagh (born 1952) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer and hurler. At club level he played with Blackrock and St. Michael's and was also a member of the Cork senior football team. Career Kavanagh first played hurling at juvenile and underage levels with Blackrock. He was part of the club's minor team that won three successive Cork MHC titles from 1967 to 1969. Kavanagh subsequently joined the Blackrock senior team and was part of three All-Ireland SCHC-winning teams. His performances at underage club level earned a call-up to the Cork minor hurling team and, after losing the 1968 All-Ireland minor final to Wexford, went on to secure consecutive All-Ireland MHC titles in 1969 and as team captain in 1970. Kavanagh was drafted onto the Cork under-21 team while still a member of the minor side and he won three All-Ireland U21HC titles in four seasons from 1970 to 1973. He never earned selection with the Cork senior hurling team. Kavanagh was part of the St. Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Kavanagh (rugby Union)
Patrick Joseph Kavanagh (2 September 1929 — 20 August 2015) was an Irish rugby union player and swimmer. Born in Dublin, Kavanagh was educated at Blackrock College and University College Dublin (UCD). Kavanagh, a freestyle specialist, received his swimming tuition from Irish diving champion Eddie Heron. He was a five-time winner of the 100 metres freestyle at the Irish Championships and qualified for the 1948 Summer Olympics. After travelling to London for the Olympics, Kavanagh and his teammates were forced to withdraw at the last minute when the International Swimming Federation barred two of their squad from competing as they were from the north. A Leinster Schools Cup-winner with Blackrock College, Kavanagh went on to play rugby at UCD and won two Ireland caps, against England at Twickenham in 1952 and Wales at Cardiff in 1955. His younger brother Ronnie was also an Ireland player and both were on the 1952 tour of South America, making uncapped appearances against Argent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fís Nua
Fís Nua (; English: "New Vision") is a minor environmentalist political party in Ireland. History The party was formed in June 2010, mainly by former members of the Green Party who were unhappy with that party's participation in the then coalition government with Fianna Fáil. Fís Nua intended to campaign on the issues of political transparency, environmental issues and social justice, and hoped to draw support from existing supporters of both the Greens and the Labour Party. "Fís Nua" means "New Vision" in Irish. The party was registered on 4 February 2011, and on the following day it was announced that they would run six candidates in the 2011 general election. Subsequently, that same month the party clashed with a rival group which had also adopted the name "New Vision". This group was formed by a son of former Fianna Fail Minister Neil Blaney as an umbrella group for independent politicians based on four pillars: separation of bank debt and sovereign debt; overhaul o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Threat Signal
Threat Signal is a Canadian heavy metal band from Hamilton, Ontario. The band has had numerous lineup changes, with only Jon Howard remaining from the original incarnation. Their music is often classified as metalcore, melodic death metal, groove metal and industrial metal. Biography Early years (2003–2005) Threat Signal was formed in the summer of 2003 by cousins Jon and Rich Howard. Shortly after, they recruited local guitarist Kyle McKnight and began writing and recording music and posted their demo for the song "Rational Eyes" on an international metal chart on GarageBand.com. After a few weeks, the song reached No. 1 and had received GarageBand awards for best guitars, best drums, best male vocals, best production, song of the week, and song of the day. This success sparked record label interest and helped create a following even before the band had ever played live. In the spring of 2004, drummer Adam Matthews joined, as did bassist Eric Papky (who was Kyle Mcknigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Cavanagh
The Wexford Martyrs were Matthew Lambert, Robert Myler, Edward Cheevers, Patrick Cavanagh (Irish: Pádraigh Caomhánach), John O'Lahy, and another martyr whose name is unknown. In 1581, they were found guilty of treason for aiding in the escape of James Eustace, 3rd Viscount Baltinglass; for refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy which declared Elizabeth I of England to be the head of the Church; and for conveying a Jesuit and other Catholic priests and laymen out of Ireland. On 5 July 1581, they were hanged, drawn and quartered in Wexford, Ireland. They were subsequently beatified by Pope John Paul II. Background In the Pale the predominant religion was Catholic, and the Catholics saw a growing threat from the Protestant-dominated government, a perception supported by their marked decline in participation within the kingdom's government. English-born Protestants increasingly occupied positions of authority. The people of the Pale resented taxes on their property for the governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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