John Hynes (priest)
John Hynes, MA LLD BD (Mayn), MRIA, Professor of Archaeology, who served as President University College, Galway from 1934 until 1945.[1] John Hynes was educated at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth earning a Divinity Degree, and was Ordained to the priesthood, he also gained a masters from the National University of Ireland in 1922. Fr. Hynes was appointed to University College Galway where he served as Registrar and Professor of Archaeology before becoming, President of the College in 1934. He also served on the Senate of the NUI, and as Vice-chancellor. Monsignor Hynes was awarded an honorary LLD by the National University of Ireland in 1941.[2]
References
- ↑ Our History National University of Ireland Galway
- ↑ Appendices NUI
Preceded by Dr Alexander Anderson |
President of University College Galway 1934–1945 |
Succeeded by Monsignor Pádraig de Brún |
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