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Paddy McFlynn

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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. ^ "GAA mourns after death of ex-president Paddy McFlynn". BBC. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
Sporting positions
Preceded by President of the Gaelic Athletic Association
1979–1982
Succeeded by