Thomas A. Finlay Sj, 1848-1940: Educationalist, Editor, Social Reformer
by Thomas J. Morrissey
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Finlay was, in turn, professor of classics, of philosophy, and of political economy in University College Dublin. A prolific writer, he founded or co-founded the Irish Messenger, Lyceum, New Ireland Review, Irish Homestead, the Irish Monthly, and Studies. He was editor of the Lyceum, New Ireland Review, and Irish Homestead - the last being the organ of the Irish Co-operative Agricultural Organisation Society, of which he was virtual co-founder with Horace Plunkett. In addition, he prepared a show more whole series of school textbooks, was a Commissioner of National Education, chaired the Committee on Intermediate Education, and was chairman of the trustees of the National Library, and a member of various Royal Commissions. show lessTags
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Thomas J. Morrissey is a Jesuit priest, educationalist, historian and author. He is a former headmaster of Crescent College Comprehensive, Limerick, and director of the National College of Industrial Relations, Dublin.
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- 271.5302 — Religion History of Christianity Religious congregations and orders in church history Regular Clerics Jesuits
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- BX4705 .F55 .M65 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church Biography and portraits Individual
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