Nicol Mac Flainn
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Nicol Mac Flann, Archbishop-elect of Tuam, fl. 1283.
Mac Flann appears to have been a kinsman of a previous Archbishop
, Flann Mac Flainn
(1250-56).
Mac Flann was elected Archbishop of Tuam
before 20 October 1283, but never consecrated. His elected predecessor, Malachias Hibernicus
, was never installed. It was not until September 1286 that Bishop of Waterford
, Stephen de Fulbourn
, became the new Archbishop.
The surname is now rendered McLynn or Glynn in County Galway
.
Mac Flann appears to have been a kinsman of a previous Archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
, Flann Mac Flainn
Flann Mac Flainn
Flann Mac Flainn, fifth Archbishop of Tuam, 1250–1256.The History of the Popes describes him as:Chancellor of Tuam, having been elected by the Chapter, was confirmed by the King , and subsequently by the Pope "on account of his great learning and wisdom" . He was consecrated at Tuam, on Christmas Day...
(1250-56).
Mac Flann was elected Archbishop of Tuam
Archbishop of Tuam
The Archbishop of Tuam is an archiepiscopal title which takes its name after the town of Tuam in County Galway, Ireland. The title was used by the Church of Ireland until 1839, and is still in use by the Roman Catholic Church.-History:...
before 20 October 1283, but never consecrated. His elected predecessor, Malachias Hibernicus
Malachias Hibernicus
Malachias Hibernicus , Archbishop of Tuam, fl. 1279-1300.Malachias was a friar of the Franciscan convent of Limerick and was elected Archbishop of Tuam, not never officially installed. He was first mentioned in a letter of 1279 from Nicol Mac Máel Ísu, Archbishop of Armagh, to King Edward I, asking...
, was never installed. It was not until September 1286 that Bishop of Waterford
Bishop of Waterford
The Bishop of Waterford was a medieval prelate, governing the Diocese of Waterford from its creation in the 11th century until it was absorbed into the new Roman Catholic Diocese of Waterford and Lismore in the 14th century...
, Stephen de Fulbourn
Stephen de Fulbourn
Stephen de Fulbourn, Archbishop of Tuam, 1286-89.A native of Cambridgeshire, de Fulbourn was translated to Tuam by a Papal bull dated 12 July 1286, having previously been Bishop of Waterford...
, became the new Archbishop.
The surname is now rendered McLynn or Glynn in County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
.
See also
- Martin Glynn, last Rector of the Irish College of BordeauxBordeauxBordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
, executed 1794. - Pádraig Mag FhloinnPádraig Mag FhloinnPádraig Mag Fhloinn , Irish scribe, fl. 1828-1835.Mag Fhloinn's manuscripts, featuring folksongs, are kept in the Royal Irish Academy in Dawson Street, Dublin...
(Pat Glynn), scribeScribeA scribe is a person who writes books or documents by hand as a profession and helps the city keep track of its records. The profession, previously found in all literate cultures in some form, lost most of its importance and status with the advent of printing...
, fl. 1828-1835. - Seán Mag FhloinnSeán Mag FhloinnSeán Mag Fhloinn, Irish scribe, fl. 1843-1915.Mag Fhloinn was a native of Cummer, County Galway. His transcriptions included songs attributed to Antoine Ó Raifteiri, poems by Thomas Moore, and grammar.-See also:...
, scribeScribeA scribe is a person who writes books or documents by hand as a profession and helps the city keep track of its records. The profession, previously found in all literate cultures in some form, lost most of its importance and status with the advent of printing...
, fl. 1843-1915. - Patrick GlynnPatrick GlynnPatrick McMahon Glynn KC was an Attorney General of Australia and Minister for External Affairs.-Early life:...
, KC (1855–1931), Attorney General of Australia and Minister for External Affairs. - Joseph GlynnJoseph GlynnSir Joseph Glynn was an Irish politician, knight and historian.Glynn was the son of John McMahon Glynn of Gort, County Galway. Educated at Blackrock College, he became a solicitor in 1890...
, (1869-1943), politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, knightKnightA knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
and historianHistorianA historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
. - Brendan GlynnBrendan GlynnBrendan M. Glynn was an Irish Fine Gael politician and solicitor who served as a Teachta Dála , representing the Galway South constituency in Dáil Éireann. Educated at Garbally College, Glynn served one term following the 1954 general election having previously unsuccessfully contested the August...
(1910–1986), Fine GaelFine GaelFine Gael is a centre-right to centrist political party in the Republic of Ireland. It is the single largest party in Ireland in the Oireachtas, in local government, and in terms of Members of the European Parliament. The party has a membership of over 35,000...
T.D.Teachta DálaA Teachta Dála , usually abbreviated as TD in English, is a member of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas . It is the equivalent of terms such as "Member of Parliament" or "deputy" used in other states. The official translation of the term is "Deputy to the Dáil", though a more literal... - Johnny GlynnJohnny GlynnJohnny Glynn was President of the Irish Rugby Football Union.Glynn was a native of Williamsgate Street, Galway. He played rugby for Galwegians and Connacht, winning twelve caps, and became a well-known referee...
(c.1917-1959), President of the Irish Rugby Football UnionIrish Rugby Football UnionThe Irish Rugby Football Union is the body managing rugby union in Ireland. The IRFU has its head office at 10/12 Lansdowne Road and home ground at Aviva Stadium, where Irish rugby union international matches are played...
. - Pauline McLynnPauline McLynnPauline McLynn is an Irish actress, comedienne and author, best known for playing Mrs Doyle in the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, and Libby Croker in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless.- Early life :...
(born 1962), actress (Mrs. Doyle), comedienne and authorAuthorAn author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
. - Sharon GlynnSharon GlynnSharon Glynn is a camogie player and manager, an All Ireland medalist in 1996 and the star of her county’s 2002 victory in the National Camogie League when she scored three goals in Galway’s 6-6 to 1-7 victory over Limerick. She was nominated for an All Star award in 2005.-Career:Her inter-county...
(born 1975) camogieCamogieCamogie is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women; it is almost identical to the game of hurling played by men. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and world wide, largely among Irish communities....
player and manager. - Regina GlynnRegina GlynnRegina Glynn is a camogie player. She won camogie All Star awards in 2006 and 2009 and played in the 2008 All Ireland final and 2009 All Ireland club final.-See also:* Flann Mac Flainn, Archbishop of Tuam ....
, camogieCamogieCamogie is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women; it is almost identical to the game of hurling played by men. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and world wide, largely among Irish communities....
All Star awards-winner 2006 and 2009