Thomas A. Finlay SJ Educationalist, Editor, Social Reformer, 1848-1940 |
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| Author:
| Morrissey, Thomas J. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85182-827-2 |
| Publication Date: | May 2004 |
| Publisher: | Four Courts Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $55.00 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionFinlay 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 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.