Paddy McFlynn
Patrick Joseph McFlynn[1] (Irish: Padraig MacFloinn; 1918 – 24 September 2013) was an Irish sports administrator who served as the 26th President of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
Born in Magherafelt, McFlynn was a founder member of the O'Donovan Rossa club in Magherafelt and went on to become Derry county secretary in 1940 at the age of 23. He won a Senior County Championship medal with his club in 1942
When he moved to Down because of his teaching job, his club was Tullylish.
References
- ↑ Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958
- ↑ http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/oneill-leads-tributes-to-expresident-mcflynn-29611754.html
- ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/24270913
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Preceded by Con Murphy |
President of the Gaelic Athletic Association 1979–1982 |
Succeeded by Paddy Buggy |
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