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Paddy McFlynn

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Patrick Joseph McFlynn[1] (Irish: Padraig MacFloinn; 9 May 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.[citation needed][clarification needed]

When he moved to Down because of his teaching job, his club was Tullylish.

He died in September 2013 at the age of 95.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958
  2. ^ Breheny, Martin (26 September 2013). "O'Neill leads tributes to ex-president McFlynn". Irish Independent.
  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