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Patrick Joseph McFlynn[1] (Irish:Padraig MacFloinn; 9 May 1918 – 24 September 2013) was an Irish sports administrator who served as the 26thpresident of theGaelic Athletic Association.
Born inMagherafelt, McFlynn was a founder member of the O'Donovan Rossa club in Magherafelt and went on to become Derry county secretary in 1940 at the age of 23. He won a Senior County Championship medal with his club in 1942.[citation needed][clarification needed]
When he moved to Down because of his teaching job, his club was Tullylish.
He died in September 2013 at the age of 95.[2][3]
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| Preceded by | President of the Gaelic Athletic Association 1979–1982 | Succeeded by |
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