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Ó HAllmhuráin
O'Halloran is the surname of the ultimate and at least two distinct Gaels, Gaelic-Irish people, Irish families, one in County Galway and another in south-east County Clare linked to the Dál gCais. On occasions it is translated as "stranger" or "from across the sea". The name states that this family were "importers" and were the lords, and dominant sept of Clan Fergail (Clann Fhearghaile). In the twelfth century the O'Hallorans were chiefs of twenty-four town lands of the ''túath'' of Clan Fergail. These lay east to the river of ''Galmith'' (or "Galway"). In the 13th century the O'Hallorans were dispossessed of their ancient inheritance of Clan Fergail by the "House of Burke, De Burgos" (Burke) invaders. The O'Hallorans and the Ó Flaithbheartaigh, O'Flahertys were obliged to emigrate to Iar (west) Connaught, where they built the castle of O'Hery.Hardinan's West Connaught The motto of the Galway family is ''Clann Fearghaile Abú'', which comes from their dynastic name. Name Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several given names and surnames are possible in the full name. In modern times most surnames are hereditary, although in most countries a person has a right to name change, change their name. Depending on culture, the surname may be placed either at the start of a person's name, or at the end. The number of surnames given to an individual also varies: in most cases it is just one, but in Portuguese-speaking countries and many Spanish-speaking countries, two surnames (one inherited from the mother and another from the father) are used for legal purposes. Depending on culture, not all members of a family unit are required to have identical surnames. In some countries, surnames are modified depending on gender and family membership status of a person. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg O'Halloran
Greg O'Halloran (born 6 September 1980) is an Irish former professional footballer. O'Halloran was primarily a central midfielder but has also played regularly in defence. He was assistant manager to Tommy Dunne in the Cork City set-up in 2010. He has six Munster Senior Cup medals to his name, as well as two League of Ireland Premier Division titles. Career Club career The well travelled O'Halloran joined Galway United in July 2007, signing from Derry City whom he had joined only a few months earlier in February 2007; this was after a year-long spell with Shelbourne where he won a League winners medal. The player had joined Shelbourne in December 2005 after spending eight seasons at Cork City. Having spent the beginning of his career at Crosshaven AFC, he moved to Leeds United and then to Hull City before moving to his home country. Formerly a captain with Cork City, he has previously had a loan spell at Longford Town, before speculation of a move to Waterford United was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael O'Halloran (UK Politician)
Michael Joseph O'Halloran (20 August 1933 – 29 November 1999) was an Irish-born British politician. He was brought up in County Clare, Ireland, and being out of work, he "drifted to London" in 1948, aged fifteen, and worked as a railwayman until he entered politics. He stood as a Labour candidate, and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Islington North at a by-election in 1969 following the death of sitting MP Gerry Reynolds. He had previously been the secretary of the Islington North Constituency Labour Party. His selection over Keith Kyle was the subject of an investigation in the early 1970s by ''The Sunday Times'' newspaper. They highlighted his background with a local building company and the local Irish community and questioned the propriety of the tactics of his supporters during his selection as candidate. He was a staunch Catholic in his political beliefs, although he made relatively few contributions to parliamentary debates. He frequently drew on his e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael O'Halloran (other)
Michael O'Halloran may refer to: Politicians * Mick O'Halloran Michael Raphael O'Halloran (12 April 1893 – 22 September 1960) was an Australian politician, representing the South Australian Branch of the Australian Labor Party. He served as Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of South Australia ... (1893–1960), Australian Labor Party (ALP) politician * Michael O'Halloran (British politician) (1933–1999), British Member of Parliament for Islington North, London, 1969–1983 * Michael O'Halloran (Lord Mayor of Dublin) (1936–2023), trade unionist and Lord Mayor of Dublin 1984–1985 Sportspeople * Michael O'Halloran (Clare hurler) (born 1971), Irish hurler * Michael O'Halloran (Cork hurler) (born 1997), Irish hurler * Michael O'Halloran (footballer) (born 1991), Scottish footballer (Bolton Wanderers, St Johnstone, Rangers) Fiction * ''Michael O'Halloran'' (novel), a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter ** ''Michael O'Halloran'' (1923 film), a 1923 American silen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin O'Halloran
Martin O'Halloran was a member of County Galway Land League, . Biography O'Halloran was Secretary of the Kiltullagh Branch of the Irish Land League. He was bound over to the police for having made a seditious speech at Craughwell in the course of which he threatened to disarm the police, called upon herds to leave their employment and claimed that landlords "were shaking like bulrushes in a bog." Imprisoned March 1881 under Forster's Coercion Act. The Loughrea area was then notorious for outrages and murder. A leading activist and campaigner, he reportedly held considerable influence in the area. He was active at the time of the murders of James Connors and Peter Dempsey, and other assaults in the area. The Special Commission, held in the Royal Courts of Justice in 1888, was told that O'Halloran was the president of the Tubber branch of the Land League, and that he spoke at Land League meeting on 12 December 1880 in Craughwell, challenging the English Government, claiming that i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark O'Halloran (writer)
Mark O'Halloran () is an Irish scriptwriter and actor. He is a native of Ennis, County Clare. He has written award-winning screenplays for the films '' Adam & Paul'' (in which he co-starred) and '' Garage'' and the RTÉ mini-series ''Prosperity''. In 2019 he starred with Stephen Graham in the Channel 4 miniseries '' The Virtues'', written and directed by Shane Meadows. Awards and nominations ;Awards *2005: Gijón International Film Festival Award for Best Actor - '' Adam & Paul'' *2006: Evening Standard British Award for Best Screenplay - ''Adam & Paul'' *2008: Irish Film and Television Award for Best Script for Film - '' Garage'' *2008: Irish Film and Television Award for Best Script for Television - ''Prosperity Prosperity is the flourishing, thriving, good fortune and successful social status. Prosperity often produces profuse wealth including other factors which can be profusely wealthy in all degrees, such as happiness and health. Competing notions ...'' *2008: I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark O'Halloran (rugby League)
Mark O'Halloran (born 6 March 1981) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Wests Tigers and the Penrith Panthers in the NRL, and the London Broncos in the ESL. His junior club was Burwood United in the Balmain District Competition. O'Halloran's position of choice was as a although he had also played as a , a defensive second rower, and briefly played five eighth in the English Super league. Background O'Halloran was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career O'Halloran made his NRL début for Wests Tigers in 2001 and played 28 first grade games, mostly as a centre. In 2004, O'Halloran moved to England, where he played in the Super League for the London Broncos. O'Halloran returned to Australia from England and played for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. O'Halloran played in the USA international team having played one game in 2007. Post playing Since retiring, O'Halloran has become a PD/H/PE teacher and currently works at St Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin O'Halloran (footballer)
Kevin Frank O'Halloran (17 January 1915 – 6 October 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda, South Melbourne and Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Family The son of Simon Patrick O'Halloran (1874-1949), an Barbara Lee Goldsmith (1876-1922), Kevin Francis O'Halloran was born on 17 January 1915. He married Ida Jean Crawford (1916-1989)in 1940. His son, Eddie, played with Footscray during the early 1960s. Football O'Halloran was a follower, originally from Eaglehawk in the Bendigo Football League. Over the next two seasons he had the unusual distinction of playing for four clubs. St Kilda (VFL) He kicked a league equaling record seven goals on his VFL debut, against Footscray at Western Oval. South Melbourne (VFL) He was at South Melbourne in 1940. Yarraville (VFA) He joined Yarraville in 1940. Footscray (VFL) Although he was not cleared from Yarraville, the VFL Permit Committee granted him a permit to play with the VFL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin O'Halloran
Kevin O'Halloran (3 March 1937 – 5 July 1976) was an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1950s who won a gold medal in the 4×200-metre freestyle relay at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The first Western Australian to win Olympic gold, O'Halloran learnt to swim in his hometown of Katanning. He moved to Perth to attend secondary schooling at Guildford Grammar School, where he became more committed to swimming. Competitive swimming was not well developed in Western Australia; races were held in muddy river pools. So in late 1955, O'Halloran moved to the east coast to support his attempt to qualify for the Olympics. His new coach, Frank Guthrie, overhauled his training regimen, and within a year O'Halloran had reduced his times by approximately ten percent. He gained Olympic selection in the relay and the 400-metre freestyle. O'Halloran led off the Australian quartet on the way to a new world record, before placing sixth in the 400-metre. Thereafter, O'Halloran's ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith O'Halloran
Keith James O'Halloran (born 10 November 1975) is an Irish former professional footballer. Career A right winger, O'Halloran began his career with Middlesbrough in 1994. He remained at Ayresome Park for three years, making just four league appearances. After loan spells at Scunthorpe United and Cardiff City, he joined Scottish club St Johnstone, then managed by Paul Sturrock, for a £50,000 fee. In three years at McDiarmid Park, O'Halloran made 71 appearances, netting three goals along the way. In 2000, he returned south of the border to join Swindon Town. He left Town in 2003 with 46 appearances and seven goals to his name. He then signed for Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers Football Club is an Irish professional Association football, football club based in Tallaght, South Dublin. The club's senior team competes in the League of Ireland Premier Division and it is List of football clubs by competit ... and in his two seasons scored 4 goals in 43 total appearances. He mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kay O'Halloran
Kay L. O'Halloran (born 1958) is an Australian-born academic in the field of multimodal discourse analysis. She is Chair Professor and Head of Department of Communication and Media in the School of the Arts at the University of Liverpool and Visiting Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University (2017–2020). She is the founding director of the Multimodal Analysis Laboratory of the Interactive and Digital Media Institute (IDMI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She is widely known for her development of systemic functional multimodal discourse analysis (SF-MDA) and its application in the realm of mathematical discourse and multimodal text construction. Her current work involves the development and use of digital tools and techniques for multimodal analysis and mixed methods approaches to big data analytics. Biography O'Halloran was born in 1958. Her early teaching career in mathematics led her to pursue a more sophisticated model of discourse analysis for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph O'Halloran
Joseph O'Halloran GCB (13 August 1763 – 3 November 1843) was a major-general in the East India Company. Background O'Halloran was the youngest son of Sylvester O'Halloran, born in county Limerick, Ireland. On 22 February 1781 he was appointed midshipman on board the East India Company's sloop of war ''Swallow'', and in July that year obtained an infantry cadetship; was made ensign in the Bengal army on 9 May 1782 and lieutenant on 6 January 1785. In 1790 he married, and on 7 January 1796 became captain. Indian Service From June 1796 to October 1802 he was adjutant and quartermaster at Midnapúr, and was attached to the public works department. On the abolition of his office he rejoined his corps, the late 18th Bengal native infantry. In September 1803 he accompanied a force of all arms which crossed the Jumna for the subjugation of Bundelkund, and on 12 October defeated fifteen thousand Marathas at Kopsah. His gallantry at the sieges of Bursaar and Jeswarree in January 1804 led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
