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Tony Byrne (other)
Anthony or Tony Byrne is the name of: * Anthony Byrne (pianist) (born 1958), Irish concert pianist * Anthony Byrne (politician) (born 1962), Australian politician * Tony Byrne (boxer) (1930–2013), Irish boxer * Tony Byrne (footballer, born 1941), Irish footballer for Shamrock Rovers * Tony Byrne (footballer, born 1946) (1946–2016), Irish footballer of Southampton, Hereford and Newport County * Tony Byrne, Irish poker player who won the Irish Poker Open The 'Irish Poker Open'' is the longest running No Limit Texas hold 'em poker tournament in Europe and second longest in the world after the World Series of Poker. First organised in 1980 by Terry Rogers, a well known Irish bookmaker, the even ... in 1984 See also * Anthony Burns (other) {{hndis, Byrne, Anthony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Byrne (pianist)
Anthony Byrne (born 30 July 1958) is an Irish pianist. Early life and education Byrne was born in Dublin, Ireland. He studied with Marie Jones and John O'Conor. In 1980 he studied in the University of Western Ontario, Canada with the British pianist Peter Katin. In 1981 and 1982 he studied in New York with Adele Marcus whilst also studying conducting with Vincent La Selva at the Juilliard School. Byrne's final studies were with Alexander Kelly in London, England. Career Byrne has given many recitals and broadcasts both RTÉ and the BBC including his Dublin debut, National Concert Hall 1985, London debut, Purcell Room 1986 and Wigmore Hall 1989. He has performed extensively with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and RTÉ Concert Orchestra including the Irish premiere of Leroy Anderson's Piano Concerto in 1997. He has also performed in the US, Canada and Japan. As a Chamber musician, he has worked with many of Ireland's leading musicians and singers. He performed the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Byrne (politician)
Anthony Michael Byrne (born 1 December 1962) is a former Australian politician. A member of the Australian Labor Party in the Australian House of Representatives, he was one of federal parliament's longest-serving members, having first entered Parliament in November 1999, representing the Division of Holt in Victoria. He was forced to resign as the deputy chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security providing oversight of Australia's security services after he made admissions of corruption and branch-stacking at Victoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission and did not re-contest the subsequent 2022 federal election. Early life Byrne was born in Adelaide and spent his early childhood in Kalgoorlie, where he was educated at local schools and through the School of the Air.Green, AntonyAustralian Federal Election 2013 – Holt ''ABC Elections'', 2013. His high school education was completed at Christian Brothers College, Adelaide. His mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Byrne (boxer)
Anthony Byrne (6 July 1930 – 27 April 2013), commonly known as Tony Byrne or Socks Byrne, was an amateur boxer. Byrne won a bronze medal for Ireland at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, in the lightweight division. Early life and career Byrne was born in Drogheda, Ireland. Doubt had been cast over whether Byrne would have the funds to travel to Melbourne to participate in the 1956 Olympics. However, a fundraising campaign under the banner of "Send Byrne to Melbourne" was created, and it raised £653 for the purpose from local businesses in Drogheda. Melbourne Olympics Byrne carried the flag for Ireland at the opening ceremony and was the captain of the Irish boxing team. He beat opponents from Czechoslovakia and United States before losing in the semifinal on a split decision to Harry Kurschat of Germany. A few months later, he showed what might have been when he beat the eventual Gold Medallist, Dick McTaggart, in an Ireland-England International at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Byrne (footballer, Born 1941)
Anthony Byrne (born 13 September 1941) is an Irish former footballer who played as an inside right. Career He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1960, and scored twice as Rovers beat Red Star Belgrade 5–1 in July 1961 in New York Citybr> Byrne played once in the European Champion Clubs' Cup for Rovers. He shared a benefit game with Tommy Farrell in May 196 Byrne signed for Shelbourne F.C., Shelbourne in 1965 and later played for Transport Transport (in British English) or transportation (in American English) is the intentional Motion, movement of humans, animals, and cargo, goods from one location to another. Mode of transport, Modes of transport include aviation, air, land tr .... In September 1982 Byrne bought Shelbourne Football Club Limited. Sources * {{DEFAULTSORT:Byrne, Tony Association footballers from Dublin (city) Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Shamrock Rovers F.C. players Shelbourne F.C. players League of Ireland players Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Byrne (footballer, Born 1946)
Anthony or Tony Byrne is the name of: * Anthony Byrne (pianist) (born 1958), Irish concert pianist * Anthony Byrne (politician) Anthony Michael Byrne (born 1 December 1962) is a former Australian politician. A member of the Australian Labor Party in the Australian House of Representatives, he was one of federal parliament's longest-serving members, having first entered ... (born 1962), Australian politician * Tony Byrne (boxer) (1930–2013), Irish boxer * Tony Byrne (footballer, born 1941), Irish footballer for Shamrock Rovers * Tony Byrne (footballer, born 1946) (1946–2016), Irish footballer of Southampton, Hereford and Newport County * Tony Byrne, Irish poker player who won the Irish Poker Open in 1984 See also * Anthony Burns (other) {{hndis, Byrne, Anthony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish Poker Open
The 'Irish Poker Open'' is the longest running No Limit Texas hold 'em poker tournament in Europe and second longest in the world after the World Series of Poker. First organised in 1980 by Terry Rogers, a well known Irish bookmaker, the event now attracts thousands of players every year and has become a major fixture on the international poker calendar. It is traditionally held over the Easter weekend and prides itself on its friendly atmosphere, wide range of different poker tournaments and the chance for players to have fun, enjoy the craic and sample some of Dublin's legendary hospitality. After Terry Rogers' death in 1999 the tournament, originally held in Dublin's Eccentric Club, was subsequently hosted by tournament director and poker player Liam Flood and the Merrion CasinoPaddy Power Pokerbegan sponsorship of the event in 2005 and oversaw a period of huge growth. By 2006 the event, with 339 players, had outgrown the Merrion Casino and was held in Jury's Ballsbridge H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
