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.

He died in September 2013 at the age of 96.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958
  2. ↑ http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/oneill-leads-tributes-to-expresident-mcflynn-29611754.html
  3. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/24270913
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Con Murphy		 President of the Gaelic Athletic Association
1979–1982		 Succeeded by
Paddy Buggy


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