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Keenan
Keenan is an Irish surname meaning 'ancient, distant' in the Irish language. It is derived from ''Ó'' ''Cianáin'' 'descendant of Cianán' (a diminutive of Cian). The Ó Cianáin clan were hereditary historians to the Mac Uidhir. People named Keenan First name * Keenan Allen, American football wide receiver * Keenan Cornelius, American jiu-jitsu practitioner * Keenan Clayton, American football linebacker * Keenan Evans (born 1996), American basketball player * Keenan Hollahan, pseudonym for advice columnist * Keenan McCardell, former American football wide receiver * Keenan O'Mailia, American murder victim * Keenan Robinson, American football linebacker * Kenan Thompson, American actor and comedian * Keenen Ivory Wayans, American comedian, director and writer * Keenan Wynn, American character actor Last name * Brian Keenan (Irish republican), Provisional IRA member * Brian Keenan (musician born 1943), American musician * Brian Keenan (writer), Irish journalist and hostage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Keenan (Irish Republican)
Brian Paschal KeenanMaume, Patrick (2014"Keenan, Brian Paschal" ''Dictionary of Irish Biography''. Retrieved 9 October 2024. (17 July 1941 – 21 May 2008) was a member of the Army Council of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) who received an 18-year prison sentence in 1980 for conspiring to cause explosions, and played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Early life The son of a member of the Royal Air Force, Keenan was brought up in Swatragh, County Londonderry, before his family moved to Belfast. As a teenager, Keenan moved to England to find work, for a time working as a television repairman in partnership with his brother in Corby, Northamptonshire. During this time he came to the attention of the police when he damaged a cigarette machine, which led to police having his fingerprints on file. Keenan returned to Northern Ireland when the Troubles began, and started working at the Grundig factory in the Finaghy area of Belfast where he acquired a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Surname
A formal Irish name consists of a given name and a surname. In the Irish language, most surnames are patronymic surnames (distinct from patronymic, patronyms, which are seen in Icelandic names for example). The form of a surname varies according to whether its bearer is a man, a woman, or a woman married to a man, who adopts his surname. An alternative traditional naming convention consists of the first name followed by a double patronym, usually with the father and grandfather's names. This convention is not used for official purposes but is generalized in (Irish-speaking areas) and also survives in some rural non- areas. Sometimes the name of the mother or grandmother may be used instead of the father or grandfather. Epithets A first name may be modified by an adjective to distinguish its bearer from other people with the same name. ("big") and ("young") are used to distinguish parent and child, like "Suffix (name), senior" and "Junior (suffix), junior" are used in English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Keenan (writer)
Brian Keenan (born 28 September 1950) is an Irish writer whose work includes the book ''An Evil Cradling'', an account of the four and a half years he spent as a hostage in Beirut, Lebanon from 11 April 1986 to 24 August 1990. Life Keenan was born into a working-class family in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1950. He left Orangefield School early and began work as a heating engineer. However, he continued an interest in literature by attending night classes and in 1970 gained a place at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Other writers there at that time included Gerald Dawe and Brendan Hamill who were collectively known subsequently as the Coleraine Cluster. In the mid 1980s Keenan returned to the Magee College campus of the university for postgraduate study. Afterwards he accepted a teaching position at the American University of Beirut, where he worked for about four months. Hostage On the morning of 11 April 1986, Keenan was kidnapped by Islamic Jihad. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Keenan
Harry George Keenan (June 15, 1867, Richmond, Indiana – April 18, 1944, Santa Ana, California) was an early American silent film actor. He starred in about 45 silent films mostly shot between 1912 and 1916, including '' The Highest Bid'', with actresses such as Charlotte Burton Charlotte E. Burton (May 30, 1881 – March 28, 1942) was an American silent film actress. Biography Early life and education Charlotte E. Burton was born on May 30, 1881, in San Francisco, California. However there is some debate .... Selected filmography * '' The Winged Idol'' (1915) * The Strength of Donald McKenzie (1916) * The Torch Bearer (1916) References External links * 1867 births 1944 deaths American male silent film actors Male actors from Indiana People from Richmond, Indiana People from Santa Ana, California 20th-century American male actors {{US-film-actor-1860s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Keenan
Harold Keenan (born 20 December 1893, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer. He spent his entire professional career with Blackpool in the early 1900s, making over 100 Football League appearances for the club. He played as a defender. Blackpool Warrington-born Keenan made his debut for Blackpool on 25 January 1913, in a 4–2 defeat at Fulham.Calley, Roy (1992). '' Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 200 It was his only appearance of the 1912–13 season. He also made one league appearance the following season, 1913–14, in a goalless draw against Notts County at Bloomfield Road on 13 April 1914, fifteen months after his first start for the club.Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 202 Keenan didn't make any appearances in 1914–15;Calley, Roy (1992). ''Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992'', Breedon Books Sport, p. 204 however, in 1917–18, the third seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Keenan (hurler)
Frank Keenan (born 1950 in Camross, County Laois, Ireland) is an Irish former hurling manager and former player. An effective full-forward, Keenan had a successful playing career at club level with Camross and at inter-county level with Laois. He was a key member of the latter team throughout the 1970s and collected two All-Ireland 'B' medals in the space of three years. Keenan was also a Leinster Leinster ( ; or ) is one of the four provinces of Ireland, in the southeast of Ireland. The modern province comprises the ancient Kingdoms of Meath, Leinster and Osraige, which existed during Gaelic Ireland. Following the 12th-century ... medal-winner at club level with Camross. In retirement from playing Keenan has become involved in team management at all levels. He had an unsuccessful tenure as manager of the Carlow senior hurling team in the late 1990s; however, it was as manager in all grades with his native club Camross that he experienced his greatest succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Keenan
Frank Keenan (born James Francis Keenan; April 8, 1858 – February 24, 1929) was an American stage and film actor and stage director and manager during the silent-film era. He was among the first stage actors to star in Hollywood, and he pursued work in film features for a number of years. Early life Born to Irish Catholic parents in Dubuque, Iowa, Keenan acquired his education both there and at Boston College. Career In New York, he became a star, a celebrated Shakespearean actor who later specialized in ''King Lear.'' He was a noted Broadway matinee idol, and his name appeared at the top of showbills. He acted in such hits as ''The Capitol,'' ''A Poor Relation'' and '' The Girl of the Golden West''. He played the title role in ''Macbeth'' opposite Nance O'Neil. At one point, he briefly operated his own theater, the Berkeley Lyceum in New York, which brought him recognition as both actor and director. Keenan made his screen debut under the direction of Reginald Barker in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Keenan
Emma Keenan (born November 26, 1997) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Shenzhen KRS of the Chinese Women's Ice Hockey League (WCIHL). She previously played for the Buffalo Beauts and Connecticut Whale of the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) and Göteborg HC of the Swedish Women's Hockey League (SDHL). She played college ice hockey at Clarkson. Early life Keenan was born in Mission Viejo, California, and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She has dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. College career Keenan began her collegiate career at Clarkson during the 2015–16 season. During her freshman year, she recorded one goal and six assists in 40 games. During the 2016–17 season, in her sophomore year, she recorded six assists in 41 games, and helped lead Clarkson to the 2017 NCAA National Collegiate women's ice hockey tournament championship. During the 2017–18 season, in her junior year, she recorded five assists in 35 games, and help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward L
Edward is an English male name. It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name ''Ēadweard'', composed of the elements '' ēad'' "wealth, fortunate; prosperous" and '' weard'' "guardian, protector”. History The name Edward was very popular in Anglo-Saxon England, but the rule of the Norman and Plantagenet dynasties had effectively ended its use amongst the upper classes. The popularity of the name was revived when Henry III named his firstborn son, the future Edward I, as part of his efforts to promote a cult around Edward the Confessor, for whom Henry had a deep admiration. Variant forms The name has been adopted in the Iberian peninsula since the 15th century, due to Edward, King of Portugal, whose mother was English. The Spanish/Portuguese forms of the name are Eduardo and Duarte. Other variant forms include French Édouard, Italian Edoardo and Odoardo, German, Dutch, Czech and Romanian Eduard and Scandinavian Edvard. Short forms include Ed, Eddy, Eddie, Ted, Teddy an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donal Keenan
Daniel Patrick Keenan (10 March 1919 – 19 September 1990) was an Irish Gaelic games administrator, Gaelic football coach, selector and former player. He was the president of the Gaelic Athletic Association from 1973 until 1976. Born in Elphin, County Roscommon, Keenan was introduced to Gaelic football in his youth. At club level he first lined out as a minor with Elphin. In a distinguished career spanning three decades, Keenan won two championship medals with Elphin, having earlier won a championship medal with University College Dublin. Keenan made his debut on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Roscommon junior team. An All-Ireland medallist in this grade, Keenan later made his senior football debut. He went on to play a key role for Roscommon during a hugely successful era, and won two All-Ireland medals and four Connacht medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion. As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team on six consecutive o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Keenan
Don C. Keenan (born 1951) is an Atlanta, Georgia-based trial lawyer and author. He is the head partner in the Keenan Law Firm, which specializes in cases involving children, including injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. He is most noted for his lawsuits regarding the conditions of foster care in the state of Georgia, which have led to changes in state law regarding abuse in foster families. Keenan served as the national president of the American Board of Trial Advocates and from 1997-1998 as president of the Inner Circle of Advocates. Keenan has won 387 settlements and verdicts of over $1 million. His 2009 book with David Ball, ''Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff's Revolution'' helped spawn a nationwide movement amongst plaintiff's lawyers utilizing a legal strategy called the Reptile Theory Strategy.'''' Keenan was featured in ''Time'' magazine on November 5, 2000, in ''ABA Journal'' in April 2007, on ''The O'Reilly Factor'' on March 15, 2005, and on ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deborah Keenan
Deborah Keenan (born 1950, in Minneapolis) is an American poet. Life She is an editor for Milkweed Editions. She also teaches at Hamline University. She lives with her husband, Stephen Seidel, who is the director of urban programs for Habitat for Humanity. They have four children. Awards * Bush Foundation Fellowships for her poetry * National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship * The Loft McKnight Poet of Distinction award * 2006-2007 Edelstein Keller Minnesota author of Distinction at the University of Minnesota * 1991 American Book Award Works * ''One Angel Then'', Gaylord Schanilec, Midnight Paper Sales Press, 1981 * ''Household Wounds'', New Rivers Press, 1981, * ''The Only Window That Counts'', New Rivers Press, 1985, * ''How We Missed Belgium'', Milkweed Editions, 1984, (written with Jim Moore) * * ''Good heart'', Milkweek Editions, 2003, * ''Kingdoms'', Laurel Poetry Collective, 2006, * ''Willow Room, Green Door: New and Selected Poems'', March, 2007, Milkweed Edition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
