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MacConsidine
Considine is an Irish surname anglicised from the Gaelic form Mac Consaidín meaning "son of Consaidín" being derived from a foreign Christian name; meaning "son of Constantine". According to historian C. Thomas Cairney, the MacConsidines were one of the chiefly families of the Dal gCais or Dalcassians who were a tribe of the Erainn who were the second wave of Celts to settle in Ireland between about 500 and 100 BC. The family were based in Kingdom of Thomond, much of which later became County Clare. The ancestor of the family was Consaidín Ua Briain, a Bishop of Killaloe who died in 1194 and who was the son of Toirdhealbhach mac Diarmada Ua Briain. Notable people with the surname include: * A family prominent in American entertainment: ** John Considine (Seattle), pioneering vaudeville impresario, producer of 48 movies (1925–1943) ** His son Bob Considine, political reporter and newspaper columnist ** Grandson John Considine (III), an actor ** Grandson Tim Considine, also a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dal GCais
The Dalcassians ( ) are a Gaels, Gaelic Irish clan, generally accepted by contemporary scholarship as being a branch of the Déisi Muman, that became very powerful in Ireland during the 10th century. Their genealogies claimed descent from Tál Cas. Their known ancestors are the subject of ''The Expulsion of the Déisi'' tale and one branch of their blood-line went on to rule the petty kingdom of Kingdom of Dyfed, Dyfed in Wales during the 4th century; probably in alliance with the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus. Brian Bóruma is perhaps the best-known king from the dynasty and was responsible to a significant degree for carving out their fortunes. The family had built a power base on the banks of the River Shannon and Brian's brother Mathgamain mac Cennétig, Mahon became their first King of Munster, taking the throne from the rival Eóganachta. This influence was greatly extended under Brian who became High King of Ireland, following a series of wars against Hiberno-Norse kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalcassians
The Dalcassians ( ) are a Gaelic Irish clan, generally accepted by contemporary scholarship as being a branch of the Déisi Muman, that became very powerful in Ireland during the 10th century. Their genealogies claimed descent from Tál Cas. Their known ancestors are the subject of '' The Expulsion of the Déisi'' tale and one branch of their blood-line went on to rule the petty kingdom of Dyfed in Wales during the 4th century; probably in alliance with the Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus. Brian Bóruma is perhaps the best-known king from the dynasty and was responsible to a significant degree for carving out their fortunes. The family had built a power base on the banks of the River Shannon and Brian's brother Mahon became their first King of Munster, taking the throne from the rival Eóganachta. This influence was greatly extended under Brian who became High King of Ireland, following a series of wars against Hiberno-Norse kingdoms and the Chiefs of other Irish clans, bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Names
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] |
Andrew Considine
Andrew MacLaren Considine (born 1 April 1987) is a Scottish former professional association football, footballer who played as a defender (association football), centre-back. He played over 550 times for Aberdeen F.C., Aberdeen across 18 years, ranking among List of Aberdeen F.C. records and statistics#Appearances, the players with most appearances in their history, and three times for the Scotland national football team, Scotland national team. Considine left Aberdeen after the 2021–22 Aberdeen F.C. season, 2021–22 season and signed for St Johnstone F.C., St Johnstone, where he played for a further two years. Club career Aberdeen Considine had the option of signing for Rangers F.C., Rangers as a youngster, but decided to sign for Aberdeen F.C., Aberdeen as he felt he had more chance of breaking into their first team. He made his professional debut in May 2004 in a 2–1 defeat to Dundee F.C., Dundee, making his second appearance at the end of the following season away at Cel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulick Considine
Stanley George Ulick Considine (11 August 1901 – 31 August 1950) was a first-class cricketer who played as an amateur for Somerset in the 1920s. He was born at Bilaspur in British India. Considine was also a rugby union player, appearing at stand-off half for Bath, Somerset and, once, for England in France in 1925, though in his one international appearance he played on the wing. He was badly injured in that match and, according to one report, his enthusiasm for sport of all kinds diminished after that. Educated at Blundell's School, Considine first played cricket for Somerset in 1919, and in 1921 and 1922 was a regular member of the side as a right-handed middle order batsman and a fine cover fielder. His one century was an unbeaten 130 in the match against Worcestershire Worcestershire ( , ; written abbreviation: Worcs) is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in the West Midlands (region), West Midlands of England. It is bordered by Shropshire, Stafford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Considine
Seán Considine (born October 28, 1981) is an American former professional American football, football Safety (American football position), safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Iowa Hawkeyes football, Iowa. Considine also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, and Baltimore Ravens. Early life Considine played football and basketball for Byron High School (Byron, Illinois), Byron High School in Illinois. He was selected for first team all-state honors twice. Considine also won the 1999 Class 3A state championship his senior year, beating the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans at Memorial Stadium (Champaign), Memorial Stadium, 41–8. In the championship game, Considine ran for 189 yards and scored a rushing touchdown. Considine graduated in 2000. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Considine was selected by the Philadelphia E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Considine
Patrick James Considine (30 September 1875 – 20 June 1918) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football competition in Australia operated by the Australian Football League (AFL) as a second-tier, regional, semi-professional competition. It includes teams from clubs based in east ... (VFL). Notes External links *Pat Considine's profileat Blueseum 1875 births Australian rules footballers from Melbourne Carlton Football Club players 1918 deaths People from North Melbourne 19th-century Australian sportsmen {{AFL-bio-1870s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddy Considine
Patrick George Considine (born 5 September 1973) is an English actor, director, screenwriter and musician. He is known for playing antiheros in independent films. He has received two British Academy Film Awards, three Evening Standard British Film Awards, British Independent Film Awards, and a Silver Lion for Best Short Film at the 64th Venice International Film Festival, 2007 Venice Film Festival. His first major onscreen appearance was in his first collaboration with filmmaker/director Shane Meadows, ''A Room for Romeo Brass'' (1999), and he then played Alfie in Paweł Pawlikowski's ''Last Resort (2000 film), Last Resort'' (2000). Other credits include ''Doctor Sleep (2002 film), Doctor Sleep'' (2002), ''24 Hour Party People'' (2002), ''In America (film), In America'' (2003), ''My Summer of Love'' (2004), and ''Dead Man's Shoes (2004 film), Dead Man's Shoes'' (2004), winning the 2005 Empire Award for Best British Actor and a nomination for the British Independent Film Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuala Considine
Nuala Considine (10 October 1927 – 24 July 2018) was an Irish woman considered to be the world's most prolific crossword compiler. She produced crossword puzzles for newspapers and magazines across Europe and the United States, including The Irish Times, The Telegraph, The Spectator, The Financial Times, Woman's Realm, The Washington Post and New Scientist. Her first crossword was published when she was 18, and she continued to produce them by hand until shortly before her death, aged 90. She used the ''noms de plume'' Excalibur and Alaun to create cryptic puzzles with names such as The Toughie and The Stinker. Early life Considine was born Aisling Fionnuala "Nuala" Máire Kiernan to Dr Thomas J Kiernan, a diplomat, and Delia Murphy, a renowned folk singer, in London on 10 October 1927. She had a brother Colm and two sisters, Blon and Orla. Her father was one of the Irish Free State’s earliest diplomats, and was first secretary at the Irish High Commission in London when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spancill Hill
"Spancil Hill" (Roud 22062, in original spelling "Spancilhill"), is a traditional Irish folk ballad composed by Michael Considine (1850–73), who was born in Spancil Hill and migrated to the US. It bemoans the plight of the Irish emigrants who so longed for home from their new lives in America. This song is sung by a man who longs for his home in Spancill Hill, County Clare, his friends and the love he left there. All the characters and places in this song are real. History Spancil Hill is located in Muckinish townland, parish of Clooney, Bunratty Upper barony, County Clare, Ireland, just outside Ennis on the road to Tulla. Spancil Hill Fair is one of the oldest horse fairs in Ireland. It is held annually on 23 June. ''Spancil'' refers to the practice of "spancilling," which was to use a short rope to tie an animal's left fore-leg to its right hind leg, thereby hobbling the animal and stopping it from wandering too far. Michael Considine was born in August 1850 close to Spanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Considine (poet)
Michael Patrick Considine (c. 26 January 1885 – 2 November 1959) was an Irish-born Australian politician and unionist. He represented the seat of Barrier in the House of Representatives from 1917 to 1922. A controversial figure, Considine was pressured to resign from the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He won in 1919 as an independent before joining the Socialist Labor Party in 1920, but his seat was abolished for the 1922 election and he was defeated in an attempt to transfer to the seat of Darling. Early life Considine was born in County Mayo, Ireland, the son of Michael Patrick Considine and Margaret Josephine, née Lowney. He and his mother came to New South Wales in 1890, living first at Kempsey and then at Sydney. He was prominent in the 1908 tramway worker strike, and was a member of the Socialist Federation of Australia, resigning in 1909 after the Broken Hill strike of 1909. In 1910, he was sentenced to six months in gaol after demonstrating against Charles Wade's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Considine
Michael Patrick Considine (c. 26 January 1885 – 2 November 1959) was an Ireland, Irish-born Australian politician and unionist. He represented the seat of Division of Barrier, Barrier in the Australian House of Representatives, House of Representatives from 1917 Australian federal election, 1917 to 1922 Australian federal election, 1922. A controversial figure, Considine was pressured to resign from the Australian Labor Party (ALP). He won in 1919 Australian federal election, 1919 as an independent before joining the Socialist Labor Party (Australia), Socialist Labor Party in 1920, but his seat was abolished for the 1922 Australian federal election, 1922 election and he was defeated in an attempt to transfer to the seat of Division of Darling, Darling. Early life Considine was born in County Mayo, Ireland, the son of Michael Patrick Considine and Margaret Josephine, née Lowney. He and his mother came to New South Wales in 1890, living first at Kempsey, New South Wales, Kempsey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
