Considine is an
Irish
Irish may refer to:
Common meanings
* Someone or something of, from, or related to:
** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe
***Éire, Irish language name for the isle
** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...
surname
anglicised from the
Gaelic form Mac Consaidín meaning "son of Consaidín" being derived from a foreign Christian name; meaning "son of Constantine". The family were based in
Kingdom of Thomond
Thomond (Classical Irish: ; Modern Irish: ), also known as the kingdom of Limerick, was a kingdom of Gaelic Ireland, associated geographically with present-day County Clare and County Limerick, as well as parts of County Tipperary around Nena ...
, much of which later became
County Clare
County Clare ( ga, Contae an Chláir) is a county in Ireland, in the Southern Region and the province of Munster, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Clare County Council is the local authority. The county had a population of 118,81 ...
. The ancestor of the family was Consaidín Ua Briain, a
Bishop of Killaloe
The Bishop of Killaloe ( ) is an episcopal title which takes its name after the town of Killaloe in County Clare, Ireland. In the Roman Catholic Church it remains a separate title, but in the Church of Ireland it has been united with other bish ...
who died in 1194 and who was the son of
Toirdhealbhach mac Diarmada Ua Briain
Toirdhealbhach mac Diarmada Ua Briain was King of Munster in an interrupted reign from 1142 to 1165.
Reign
He was the son of Diarmaid Ua Briain, King of Munster. He began his reign as King of Munster in 1142, he was deposed by his brother Tadhg ...
. Notable people with the surname include:
* A family prominent in American entertainment:
**
John Considine (Seattle)
John W. Considine (September 29, 1868 – February 11, 1943) was an American impresario, a pioneer of vaudeville.
Youth and arrival on the scene
Considine was born in Chicago, the son of Mary (Cusick) and John William Considine, who were Irish im ...
, pioneering vaudeville impresario, producer of 48 movies (1925–1943)
** His son
Bob Considine
Robert Bernard Considine (November 4, 1906 – September 25, 1975), was an American journalist, author, and commentator. He is best known as the co-author of ''Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo'' and ''The Babe Ruth Story''.
Biography
As a student, ...
, political reporter and newspaper columnist
** Grandson
John Considine (III), an actor
** Grandson
Tim Considine
Timothy Daniel Considine (December 31, 1940 – March 3, 2022) was an American actor, writer, photographer, and automotive historian. He was best known for his acting roles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Early life
Considine was born in Lo ...
, also an actor
Other people with this name are:
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Andrew Considine
Andrew MacLaren Considine (born 1 April 1987) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone. He played over 550 times for Aberdeen across 18 years, ranking among the players with most ...
, a Scottish footballer with Aberdeen FC
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Basil Considine, American opera composer and music journalist
* Dave Considine, American state representative from Wisconsin
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Hubert D. Considine (1919–2019) American politician and businessman
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Ciara Considine, Celtic musician from England
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J. D. Considine, American music journalist
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John J. Considine, American politician
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Michael Considine, Australian politician
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Michael Considine (poet), author of the Irish folk song "
Spancill Hill"
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Paddy Considine
Patrick George Considine (born 5 September 1973) is an English actor, director, and screenwriter. He frequently collaborates with filmmaker/director Shane Meadows. He has received two British Academy Film Awards, three Evening Standard Brit ...
, British actor
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Seán Considine, defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens (Super Bowl XLVII champions), and Jacksonville Jaguars
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Steve Considine, American meteorologist
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Ulick Considine (1901–1950), English cricketer
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Ailish Considine
Ailish Considine (born 9 July 1992) is an Irish-born Australian rules footballer who played for the Adelaide Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Considine was drafted by Adelaide as a rookie signing after previously playing gaelic foot ...
Australian rules footballer for the Adelaide Crows.
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Eimear Considine Irish Rugby player and presenter for Eir Sport and TG4
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Katie Considine Clare ladies footballer
References
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Septs of the Dál gCais
Anglicised Irish-language surnames
Surnames of Irish origin