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5 unusual facts about Nehemias Folan


Nehemias Folan

Thomas Folan of Galway was the Prior of the Dominican Friary In Galway, and was the first recorded King of the Claddagh in the 1850's.

John Folan won the Distinguished Conduct Medal for Gallantry while serving in Mesopotamia in 1916 with the 3rd Battalion of the Connaught Rangers.


He was the Son of Servreagh O'Folan, and appears to have also had two brothers who were also brehon lawyers.

Caleb Folan, is a Republic of Ireland forward, who made his senior debut against Cyprus in October 2008.

Cormac Folan of Barna represented Ireland in Rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's coxless four, at the 2008 Summer Olympics.



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