Douglas Hyde

Douglas Hyde

politician Ireland

Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland, serving from 1938 to 1945. A prominent Gaelic scholar and activist, he was a key figure in the Gaelic Revival movement. Hyde's presidency is notable for his efforts to promote the Irish language and culture, and his legacy includes a commitment to bridging divides within Irish society during a time of significant political change.

Born on Jan 17, 1860 (165 years old)

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Ireland Ireland: Douglas Hyde met William Bulfin off the train during his Galway trip. 6

William Bulfin Annie O Rourke Thomas Murray Edward Mulhall Patrick Callan Patrick Keohane Arthur Griffith
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: celebrating the journalist who cycled all over Ireland in the early 1900s – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Douglas Hyde performed in his own play, An Tincéir agus an tSídheog, at the garden party hosted by George Moore. 5

George Moore Sinead De Valera Mary El Butler Kuno Meyer Michael Davitt George Russell Wb Yeats
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Moore the Merrier - Frank McNally on the commemoration of a famous Irish garden party from 1902 – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Douglas Hyde was the first holder of the office of president of Ireland. 5

Cian O Sullivan David Clifford Shane Walsh Darragh Canavan Diarmuid Murtagh Michael Murphy Davitt Neary Ryan O Donoghue Paddy Burns Con O Callaghan Brian Lohan Davy Fitzgerald Keith Rossiter Darragh Egan Pat Ryan Jarlath Burns Sean Kelly Micheal Martin Enda Kenny Brian Cowen Bertie Ahern Mary Mcaleese Eamon De Valera Sean T O Kelly
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Football is for forwards again, and Mayo find some x-factor – The Irish Times