James Coyle
IrelandunknownMale8.5Global Dominance: 0.00%James Coyle is the grandfather of Marian Galligan and the father of Sarah Coyle. He is remembered for a harrowing encounter with the Black and Tans during the War of Independence, where he was spared execution after a moment of divine intervention.
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James Coyle is the director of Toi Rauwhārangi and spoke about the celebration of participants' hard work.
Rotorua Boys’ High School band Rau Huia wins two national music awardsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-21
New Zealand· 2026-09-21James Coyle was among the firefighters who died during the September 11 attacks.
They were eating breakfast when the call came. ‘They all left’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-11
Ireland· 2026-09-11
James Coyle was taken by the Black and Tans during the Civil War.
Ireland’s oldest woman (108) on how her long life is thanks to ‘new nettles’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-04-23
Ireland· 2025-04-23
