Ronan
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Rónán is an Irish language
male given name
meaning "little seal" (Rón meaning "seal", and -án being a diminutive suffix). Often pronounced 'Rowan'. It may refer to:
Saint Rónán
First name
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
male given name
Given name
A given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
meaning "little seal" (Rón meaning "seal", and -án being a diminutive suffix). Often pronounced 'Rowan'. It may refer to:
People (medieval)
- Rónán mac ColmáinRónán mac ColmáinRónán mac Colmáin was a King of Leinster following Brandub mac Echach . There were two men named Rónán mac Colmáin active in Leinster in the early seventh century and confusion exists as to which one was king...
(fl. 7th century), king of Leinster. Called Rónán mac Aédo in the tale Fingal Rónaín. - Rónán, Irish churchman from Gaul, a proponent of the Roman dating of Easter and rival of Fínan, bishop of Lindisfarne, at the Synod of WhitbySynod of WhitbyThe Synod of Whitby was a seventh century Northumbriansynod where King Oswiu of Northumbria ruled that his kingdom would calculate Easter and observe the monastic tonsure according to the customs of Rome, rather than the customs practised by Iona and its satellite institutions...
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Saint Rónán
- St Ronan of LocronanRonan of LocronanSaint Ronan is the name of an Irish pilgrim saint and hermit in western Brittany, eponymous founder of Locronan and co-patron of Quimper, together with its founder, Saint Corentin.-From Locronan to Quimper:...
(fl. c. 6th century), early Irish saint and hermit at Locronan and Quimper, Brittany. Feast day: 1 June. - St Rónán mac Beraig (d. c. 665), founder of Druim Inesclainn (Drumshallon, Ireland). See Féchín of Fore.
- St Rónán Finn son of Sárán (fl. 7th century), patron saint of Lann Rónáin in the parish of Magheralin (Co. Down), brother to St Cairnech and the saint responsible for bringing a curse upon Suibne. He was later also conflated with Rónán mac Beraig.
- St Rónán (died 737), abbot of KingarthKingarthKingarth is a historic village and parish on the Isle of Bute, off the coast of south-western Scotland. In the Early Middle Ages it was the site of a monastery and bishopric and the cult centre of Saints Cathan and Bláán ....
(Bute, Scotland), possibly the patron saint of Kilmaronock (Dunbartonshire) and Innerleithen. - St Ronan's School, Hawkhurst, Kent.
- St. Ronan's WellSt. Ronan's WellSt. Ronan's Well is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. It is the only novel he wrote with a 19th century setting.-Plot introduction:The novel concerns the rivalry of two men: Valentine Bulmer, the Earl of Etherington, and his half-brother Francis Tyrrel. Both wish to marry Miss Clara Mowbray, who is the...
, a novel by Sir Walter Scott (1824)
People (modern)
Surname- Frank RonanFrank RonanFrank Ronan is a novelist. He also writes a monthly column for Gardens Illustrated magazine. His novels have won numerous prizes including the 1989 Irish Times/Aer Lingus prize.-Works:...
, writer - Saoirse RonanSaoirse RonanSaoirse Una Ronan is an Irish film actress. She began her career as a child and came to international prominence in 2007 after co-starring in the film Atonement, which gained her nominations for a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.Ronan has since appeared in...
, actress
First name
- Ronan Carolino FalcãoRonan Carolino FalcãoRonan Carolino Falcão , simply known as Ronan, is a naturalized Equatoguinean football defender, who plays for Mes Rafsanjan in the Azadegan League .-Early career:...
, naturalized Equatoguinean football defender - Ronan CoghlanRonan CoghlanRonan Coghlan is an Irish writer living in Bangor, County Down in Northern Ireland.Coghlan was born Dublin in 1948. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin ....
, writer - Ronan HardimanRonan HardimanRonan Hardiman is an Irish composer, famous for his soundtracks to Michael Flatley's dance shows Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames and Celtic Tiger Live.-Biography:...
, composer - Ronan HarrisRonan HarrisRonan Harris is a member of the act VNV Nation, along with Mark Jackson. For live shows the band are joined by 2 keyboard players. Ronan is credited with the songwriting, production, lyrical, and vocal aspects of the band's music...
, musician - Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
(born 1977), Irish singer - Rónán Mac Aodha BhuíRónán Mac Aodha BhuíRónán Mac Aodha Bhuí is an Irish-language broadcaster known particularly for his popular magazine programme Rónán Beo on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. He was born on the 6 May 1970 in Cork, but was brought up in Gaoth Dobhair, in the Donegal gaeltacht, where he attended Bunscoil Bhun Bhig and...
, Irish language broadcaster - Ronan O'GaraRonan O'GaraRonan John Ross O'Gara is an Irish rugby union player, playing at fly-half for both Munster and Ireland. He is the all time highest point scorer for both Munster and Ireland. In addition to his prolific point-scoring, he has captained Munster, Ireland and the British and Irish Lions...
(born 1977), Irish rugby player - Ronan O'RahillyRonan O'RahillyRonan O'Rahilly is an Irish businessman best known for the creation of the offshore radio station, Radio Caroline.O'Rahilly's parents owned the private port of Greenore in Carlingford Lough, County Louth...
, music businessman - Ronan RaffertyRonan RaffertyRonan P. Rafferty is an Northern Irish professional golfer, who formerly played on the European Tour.Rafferty was born in Newry, Northern Ireland. He won the Boys Amateur Championship aged fifteen and played in the Walker Cup aged seventeen...
, golfer - Ronan TynanRonan TynanRonan Tynan is a singer in the classical Irish style. He is most famous for his renditions of "God Bless America" at Yankee Stadium during important New York Yankees games, such as Opening Day, nationally-televised games, the last game at the old Yankee Stadium, and playoff games...
(born 1960), Irish tenor and Paralympian - Ronan VibertRonan VibertRonan Vibert is a British actor, known for his appearances on British television.-Early life:The son of Dilys and David Vibert, both artists. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art from 1983 to 1986. He has a brother named Cevn....
, actor - Ronan KellyRonan KellyRonan Kelly is an Irish radio documentary producer, working with RTÉ, specialising in short-form documentaries.In June 2011, along with producer Paul Russell, he won a Grand Award and Gold at the for the RTE radio documentary Don't Go Far....
, radio producer - Ronán Howe, academic and teacher
- Ronan Gruenbaum, academic and author
- Ronan ParkeRonan ParkeRonan David Parke is an English singer from Poringland, Norfolk, UK who came runner-up in the fifth series of ITV show Britain's Got Talent, despite being the bookies' favorite to win. After the show, it was reported that Ronan had signed a joint record deal with Sony Music...
(born 1998), English singer who came runner-up in season five of Britain's Got TalentBritain's Got TalentBritain's Got Talent is a British television talent show competition which started in June 2007 and originated from the Got Talent series. The show is produced by FremantleMedia's TalkbackThames and Simon Cowell's production company SYCOtv. The show is broadcast on ITV in Britain and TV3 in Ireland... - Ronan Howard (born 2009), an awesome little kid
Other
- Ronan (album)Ronan (album)Ronan is the self-titled, debut solo album from Irish singer-songwriter and Boyzone frontman, Ronan Keating. It was released by Polydor Records on 31 July 2000. The album was given several negative reviews, however, it sold over 750,000 copies and became one of the top selling albums of the year in...
, Ronan Keating's debut album - Ronan (Harry Potter), a centaur from the Harry Potter universe
- Ronan the AccuserRonan the AccuserRonan the Accuser is a fictional character that has appeared in numerous comic book series published by Marvel Comics. A member of the alien race the Kree, he exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Ronan first appeared in Fantastic Four #65 , and was created by Stan...
, a Marvel comic book character - Ronan, MontanaRonan, MontanaRonan is a city in Lake County, Montana, United States. It lies on the Flathead Indian Reservation about 12 miles south of Flathead Lake in the northwestern part of the state...