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Conor Hughes
Conor is a male given name of Irish origin. The meaning of the name is "Lover of Wolves" or "Lover of Hounds". '' Conchobhar/Conchubhar'' or from the name ''Conaire'', found in Irish legend as the name of the high king Conaire Mór and other heroes. It is popular in the English-speaking world. Conor has recently become a popular name in North America and in Great Britain. Some alternative spellings for the name are often spelled '' Connor'', ''Conner''. Notable people named Conor ;Men * Conor Bradley, Northern Irish footballer * Conor Brady, former editor of ''The Irish Times'' * Conor Burns, British politician * Conor Casey, American soccer player * Conor Coady, English footballer * Conor Cruise O'Brien, Irish politician and commentator * Conor Daly, American racecar driver * Conor Deasy, indie-pop singer * Conor P. Delaney, Irish-American surgeon * Conor Garvey ( 2010s), Irish Gaelic footballer * Conor Gibbons, Irish Gaelic footballer * Conor Gill, lacrosse player * Conor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Language
English is a West Germanic language that developed in early medieval England and has since become a English as a lingua franca, global lingua franca. The namesake of the language is the Angles (tribe), Angles, one of the Germanic peoples that Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain, migrated to Britain after its End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman occupiers left. English is the list of languages by total number of speakers, most spoken language in the world, primarily due to the global influences of the former British Empire (succeeded by the Commonwealth of Nations) and the United States. English is the list of languages by number of native speakers, third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish language, Spanish; it is also the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers. English is either the official language or one of the official languages in list of countries and territories where English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Cruise O'Brien
Donal Conor David Dermot Donat Cruise O'Brien (3 November 1917 – 18 December 2008), often nicknamed "The Cruiser", was an Irish diplomat, politician, writer, historian and academic, who served as Minister for Posts and Telegraphs from 1973 to 1977, a Senator for Dublin University from 1977 to 1979, a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dublin North-East constituency from 1969 to 1977, and a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from January 1973 to March 1973. His opinion of Britain's role in Ireland subsequent to the partition of the island and the independence of the Free State in 1921 changed during the 1970s, in response to the outbreak of The Troubles. He now saw opposing nationalist and unionist traditions as irreconcilable, and switched from a nationalist to a unionist view of Irish politics and history, and from opposition to support for partition. Cruise O'Brien's outlook was radical and seldom orthodox. He summarised his position as intending "to administer an electri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Kane (journalist)
Conor Kane is an Irish journalist. He is South East correspondent for RTÉ News since June 2019. He previously worked for the ''Irish Independent'', ''Irish Examiner'', '' The Nationalist'', '' Wicklow People'' and '' Roscommon Herald''. Career Kane began his career as a reporter for '' Roscommon Herald'' in April 1994. From July 1996 to September 2003, Kane worked for the '' Wicklow People'', and began reporting for '' The Nationalist'' in Clonmel until November 2006 when he joined the ''Irish Examiner'' to become a senior news reporter. Kane joined the ''Irish Independent'' and worked as South East Correspondent from December 2008 to August 2010. Prior to joining Raidió Teilifís Éireann, he was a freelance journalist reporting on news and sport in the south-east of Ireland. Kane was appointed South East Correspondent for RTÉ News and Current Affairs on 20 May 2019 after his predecessor Damien Tiernan stepped down in January 2019, and has reported on counties Waterfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Kane (footballer)
Conor Kane (born 5 November 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United. His previous clubs are St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne. Career Youth career Raised in Palmerstown, County Dublin, Kane played for top Dublin schoolboy clubs Cherry Orchard and St Kevin's Boys before signing for the academy of League of Ireland club St Patrick's Athletic in 2015, where he played with the under 17 and under 19 sides over 2 seasons. St Patrick's Athletic On 21 May 2016, Kane made his senior debut for St Patrick's Athletic, replacing club captain Ger O'Brien from the bench at half time in an 8–0 victory over Pike Rovers at Richmond Park in the Second Round of the FAI Cup in what proved to be his only senior appearance for the club. Drogheda United Kane signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United in November 2016 ahead of their 2017 campaign. He made his debut for the club on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Jackson
Conor Sims Jackson (born May 7, 1982) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2005 and 2011 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox. His father is actor John M. Jackson. College and minor leagues After graduating from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, California in 2000, Jackson had a stellar collegiate career at the University of California (Berkeley) as a third baseman. In 2001, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Bourne Braves. He developed a reputation for a patient batting eye and led the Pac-10 with a .538 OBP in . Jackson was drafted in the first round (19th overall) of the 2003 MLB amateur draft. Jackson switched to the outfield shortly after being drafted. In his initial debut with Yakima Bears, Yakima of the short-season Northwest League, he Batting average (baseball), batted .319 with a league record 35 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Henderson
Conor Alan Henderson (born 8 September 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Henderson came through the youth academy at Arsenal, signing professional terms in 2010. He went on to play in the Football League for Coventry City, Hull City, Stevenage, Crawley Town and Grimsby Town, as well as a stint with non-league Eastbourne Borough. Between 2017 and 2022 he played his football in Bulgaria and Romania with spells at Pirin Blagoevgrad and Dunărea Călărași. Born in England, he was capped by England U17 but switched allegiance to play for Republic of Ireland U19 and U21. Career Arsenal A product of the Arsenal Academy, Henderson came to prominence during the Gunners' 2008–09 FA Youth Cup, 2008–09 Premier Academy League and 2009–10 Premier Academy League wins. Henderson was named on the bench for the away trips to Wigan and Blackburn near the end of the 2009–10 season but did not make an appearance. On 2 March 2011, it was announced that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Heun
Conor Heun (born February 11, 1979) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2006 until 2012, he competed for Strikeforce, EliteXC, and the Los Angeles Anacondas of the International Fight League. Mixed martial arts career EliteXC Heun made his Television debut on a ShoXC card against Marlon Mathias. Mathais broke Heun's jaw a minute and a half into the first round with a knee, but Heun kept fighting and won the close fight via majority decision. His next fight was a second-round TKO stoppage of James Edson Berto. Strikeforce Heun made his Strikeforce debut against former UFC fighter Jorge Gurgel on a ShoMMA card in June 2009. He lost the fight via decision. After a year off due to injury, he returned to the promotion on the Strikeforce: Los Angeles card. He faced boxer and former EliteXC lightweight champion K. J. Noons and lost via split decision. Conor fought Magno Almeida on the Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum undercard, and won in a unanimous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Grace
Conor Thomas Grace (born 31 January 1982) is an Irish former professional basketball player. He previously played for the Irish national team. Grace was born in Dublin, Ireland. Grace played rugby in high school, as well as soccer, tennis and track, in addition to basketball. At 14 years old, then 6'4", he caught the eye of Irish under-18 basketball coach, John O'Connor, at a camp. This led to him hooking up with UCD Marian to further his development. He later moved to the United States and joined an AAU program. After playing in a tournament in Las Vegas, Grace drew interest from Southern Utah University but they didn't have space to offer a scholarship. He instead went to a prep school in Maine, Bridgton Academy, and committed to Davidson College for the 2001–02 season, a Division I college basketball program. In 109 games for the Wildcats over four seasons, Grace averaged 6.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. As a professional, Grace has played in Italy, Fran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Gillaspie
Conor Michael Gillaspie (born July 18, 1987) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) third baseman who played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim between 2008 and 2017. Early life, education and amateur baseball Gillaspie attended Millard North High School in Omaha, Nebraska, where he played baseball, football, and basketball. On the strength of a recommendation from umpire and fellow Nebraskan Bill McGuire, Gillaspie was recruited to play baseball at Wichita State. Gillaspie attended Wichita State University, majoring in geology, from 2006–08. He hit .362 with 58 doubles and 24 home runs over three seasons and was a three-time All-Missouri Valley Conference selection. Gillaspie played in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) during the summer of 2007, leading the league in hitting with a .345 batting average. He led the Falmouth Commodores to the championship series against the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox, but could not p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Gill
Conor Gill (born February 6, 1980) is a professional lacrosse player who had an exceptional collegiate career at the University of Virginia before going on to the professional ranks. High school and collegiate career Conor Gill was a standout attackman in high school and college, attending St. Paul's School in Brooklandville, Maryland, where he set school records for most points in a season and most points in a career, and was selected as a high school All-American. At the University of Virginia, Gill was a three-time All-American selection (First Team in 2000 and 2001, and Second Team in 2002) and led the Virginia Cavaliers to three Final Four appearances, including an NCAA championship in 1999. In 1999, he became the first freshman selected Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Championships due to his standout performance in the NCAA Tournament, including a career-high five goals in a span of 3:08 against Johns Hopkins in the semifinals and a decisive two goals and game-winni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Gibbons
Conor Gibbons is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for St Eunan's and the Donegal county team. Playing career Gibbons has won three Donegal Senior Football Championships with his club: in 2009, 2012 and 2014. He made a substitute appearance during the 2009 final, replacing Cillian Morrison. He started the final of the 2012 Donegal Senior Football Championship before being replaced in the second half. Gibbons scored 0–2 in the final of the 2014 Donegal Senior Football Championship, including a crucial point that meant his team led at the break. ''The Irish Times'' described him as his team's "sharpest forward" in that game. Under the management of Rory Gallagher, Gibbons made a substitute appearance for his county against Kerry in the 2017 National Football League. He scored 0–1. He was named to start his first league game for his county in the following fixture against Roscommon Roscommon (; ; ) is the county town and the largest town in County Roscommon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conor Garvey
Conor Gravey is an Irish Gaelic footballer who played in the 2010 All-Ireland Final. He operates at full-back. He currently plays as a centre forward for Mayobridge FC, scoring on his debut. Career He was not allowed to play in the 2012 Ulster Senior Final because of a suspension. DB DB He was thought to have put a stamp on to Karl O'Connell in the Ulster Semi Final game with Monaghan. Down manager James McCartan Jnr confirmed it was not the stamp, but an instant of 'endangering an opposition player' that was noticed in video evidence. Garevy had an ankle injury so he could only get one substitute appearance in the 2013 League. He then worked as a mechanic after an injury that left him missing all of the 2013 All Ireland Championship. His club is Mayobridge Mayobridge () is a village within County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the small river Clanrye, which divides the townlands of Mayo and Bavan, east of Newry. It had a population of 1,069 as at 2011. Administr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
