Patrick S. Dinneen facts for kids
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Patrick Dinneen
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| Pádraig Ua Duinnín | |
Portrait of Reverend Patrick S. Dinneen by John Butler Yeats
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| Born | 25 December 1860 Rathmore, County Kerry
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| Died | 29 September 1934 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Royal University of Ireland |
| Occupation | Lexicographer, historian, priest, teacher, author, columnist |
Patrick Stephen Dinneen (Irish: Pádraig Ua Duinnín) was a very important Irish scholar. He was born on December 25, 1860, and passed away on September 29, 1934. He was known for being a lexicographer, which means he created dictionaries. He was also a historian. Patrick Dinneen played a big part in the Gaelic revival, a time when people worked hard to bring back the Irish language and culture.
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Patrick Dinneen's Life and Work
Patrick Dinneen grew up near Rathmore, County Kerry, in Ireland. He went to local schools and later studied at St. Brendan's College in Killarney. He then went to the Royal University of Ireland. There, he earned two degrees, one in 1885 and another in 1889. He studied subjects like classics (ancient Greek and Roman studies) and math.
Becoming a Priest and Teacher
In 1880, Patrick Dinneen joined a religious group called the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He became a priest in 1894. For a while, he taught many subjects, including Irish, English, classics, and math. He taught at different Jesuit colleges, like Clongowes Wood College. This was a special boarding school near Clane, County Kildare.
Focusing on the Irish Language
Even though he was a priest, Patrick Dinneen decided in 1900 to spend most of his time on the Irish language. He loved Irish and wanted to help preserve it. He became a key person in the Irish Texts Society. This group helped publish old Irish writings. He worked on many important books, including stories and poems by famous Irish writers. He even wrote his own novel and a play in Irish. He also translated famous books, like Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, into Irish.
The Famous Dictionary
Patrick Dinneen's most famous work is his Irish-English dictionary. It was called Foclóir Gaedhilge agus Béarla. The first version came out in 1904. Sadly, during the Easter Rising in 1916, the dictionary's printing materials were destroyed. But this gave Dinneen a chance to make it even better! He worked on a much bigger second edition, which was published in 1927. This dictionary became a very important tool for anyone learning or studying the Irish language.
Patrick Dinneen passed away in Dublin when he was 73 years old. He is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery, also in Dublin. His work helped many people connect with the rich history and language of Ireland.
See also
- Dinneen
