MacNamara — This famous Irish name hails from County Clare where it is extremely prevalent. The sept of MacNamara was, after the O Briens, the most important and powerful of the dalcassians of Thomond. They were hereditary marshals to the O Briens and had… … Surnames reference
MacNamara — /ˈmæknəmarə/ (say maknuhmahruh) noun 1. Francis (Francis Goddard, Frank the Poet ), 1811–?, Australian convict poet; wrote the humorous poem A Convict s Tour to Hell (c.1839). 2. Dame (Annie) Jean, 1899–1968, Australian physician and scientist;… …
Arthur Macnamara — BillingtonArthur Macnamara (1831 – 11 February 1906) was squire of Billington near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, where he turned a ruinous village into a model Victorian Estate. Today Billington is a small village with no facilities… … Wikipedia
John "Fireball" MacNamara — (c. 1750 1836), member of the influential clan MacNamara was the grandson of Colonel John MacNamara who had been prominent in public life. John s father was Colonel Francis MacNamara, who was M. P. for County Clare (1790 1798) and a member of… … Wikipedia
Michael MacNamara — For other people named Michael McNamara, see Michael McNamara (disambiguation). Michael MacNamara was a politician in Colonial Maryland, who served 3 terms as Mayor of Annapolis. Contents 1 Politics 2 Coming of Revolution 3 See also 4 … Wikipedia
Caitlin MacNamara — (December 8, 1913 July 31, 1994) was the wife of Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas. She authored the book Leftover Life to Kill .MacNamara was born in Hammersmith, London, to Francis and Yvonne MacNamara. At 16 entered a dancing school. She… … Wikipedia
Stephen MacNamara — is the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. MacNamara also is the Director for the Claude Pepper Foundation. The Claude Pepper Center is located on the campus of Florida State… … Wikipedia
Jean Macnamara — Dame (Annie) Jean Macnamara (April 1 1899 October 13 1968) was an Australian medical scientist best known for her contributions to children s health and welfare. Early life Macnamara was born in Beechworth, Victoria… … Wikipedia
Clan MacNamara — is one of the most famous names in the history of County Clare in Ireland. The Irish form of the name, MacConmara, means Hounds of the Sea . They were an influential clan in Thomond, building numerous castles across the region indicating their… … Wikipedia
Thomas James Macnamara — PC (23 August 1861 3 December 1931), was a British teacher, educationalist and Liberal politician.Macnamara was born in Montreal, Canada, and qualified as a teacher in 1876. He was active as a teacher until 1892, when he became editor of The… … Wikipedia
