Maol Eoin Ó Crechain
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Maol Eoin Ó Crechain, Archdeacon of Tuam
and Doctor of Sacred Theology
, died 1243.
The History of the Popes lists him as an Archdeacon of Tuam, stating that after his return from beyond the sea as a Professor
, [he] died in Dublin.
The surname
Ó Crechain is now rendered as Crehan, and variations. It is still found in County Galway
. A later bearer of the name was Bernard J. Crehan
, priest
and author
(born 2 July 1874).
Archdeacon of Tuam
The Archdeacon of Tuam was a post held in the Diocese of Tuam, from the creation of the diocese at the Synod of Rathbreasail in 1111.-Background:...
and Doctor of Sacred Theology
Doctor of Sacred Theology
The Doctor of Sacred Theology is the final theological degree in the pontifical university system of the Catholic Church....
, died 1243.
The History of the Popes lists him as an Archdeacon of Tuam, stating that after his return from beyond the sea as a Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
, [he] died in Dublin.
The surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
Ó Crechain is now rendered as Crehan, and variations. It is still found in County Galway
County Galway
County Galway is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the city of Galway. Galway County Council is the local authority for the county. There are several strongly Irish-speaking areas in the west of the county...
. A later bearer of the name was Bernard J. Crehan
Bernard J. Crehan
Bernard J. Crehan, Irish priest and author, born 2 July 1874.Crehan was born in Rushestown, County Galway to John Crehan and Mary Farrell. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1900....
, priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
and author
Author
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(born 2 July 1874).
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