Downie
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Downie is a surname of Irish
origin. It is an Anglicisation of the Old Irish Ó Dunadhaigh, combining the Gaelic
prefix Ó (originally meaning "grandson") and Dunadhach, the keeper of a fort.
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
origin. It is an Anglicisation of the Old Irish Ó Dunadhaigh, combining the Gaelic
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
prefix Ó (originally meaning "grandson") and Dunadhach, the keeper of a fort.
- Alex DownieAlex DownieAlexander Frank Downie FIMarEST MCMI FFB MLC, is currently a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man and a former Trade and Industry Minister of the Government. He was a Member of the House of Keys from 1991 until his election to the Legislative Council in 2005...
- Becky DownieBecky DownieRebecca Lauren Downie is a British gymnast from Nottingham, England.-Early career:Downie began training in gymnastics at the age of 7 at Bigwood Gymnastics Club before moving to Notts Gymnastics Club as she continued to succeed. There, coached by Claire Starkey, she has won many junior titles...
(or Rebecca Downie) - David L. DownieDavid L. DownieDavid Leonard Downie is an American scholar focusing on international environmental politics and policy and currently serves as Director of the Program on the Environment and Associate Professor of Political Science at Fairfield University.-Research and writings:Downie has written extensively on...
- Gary DownieGary DownieGary Downie was a production manager on many 1980s episodes of the long running science fiction television series Doctor Who, and partner of its producer John Nathan-Turner. His own analysis of the role of a production manager can be found on the BBC DVD release of The Two Doctors...
- Gordon DownieGordon DownieGordon Edgar Downie is a Canadian rock musician, writer and occasional actor. He is the lead singer and lyricist for the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. He has released three solo albums, Coke Machine Glow in 2001, Battle of the Nudes in 2003; and The Grand Bounce in 2010...
- John DownieJohn DownieJohn Dennis Downie was a Scottish football player. He was born in Lanark, Scotland. He played as a forward. Downie was purchased by Manchester United from Bradford Park Avenue in 1949 for a British record of £18,000 and played his last game for the club in 1953...
- Kenneth DownieKenneth DownieKenneth Downie is a composer of brass band music.He was born in Glasgow and educated at Greenock High School, the Royal Manchester College of Music and Durham University...
- Leonard Downie, Jr.Leonard Downie, Jr.Leonard "Len" Downie, Jr. , was the executive editor of The Washington Post. He held the position for seventeen years, starting September 1, 1991, after serving as managing editor for seven years. Downie announced his retirement as executive editor on Monday, June 23, 2008 which took effect on...
- Penny DowniePenny DowniePenny Downie is an Australian actress, noted for her appearances on British television.She began her career in Australia, initially in Brisbane at Twelfth Night Theatre and Brisbane Arts Theatre. She trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art , Sydney...
, Australian actress - Robert DownieRobert DownieRobert Downie VC, MM was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-World War I:...
- Steve DownieSteve DownieSteve Downie is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
- Tyrone DownieTyrone DownieTyrone Downie is a Jamaican keyboardist/pianist who is most known for his involvement as a member of Bob Marley and The Wailers. He studied at Kingston College and joined the wailers in the mid-1970s, making his recording début with the band on Rastaman Vibration, having previously been a member of...