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'''Lois Mailou Jones''' ([[November 3]], [[1892]] – [[June 9]], [[1998]]) was an [[African American]] [[Harlem Renaissance]] painter. Lois Mailou Jones, born in 1905 in [[Boston, Massachusetts]], had a very big impact on [[African American]] artists. She was an internationally acclaimed black artist, which was uncommon shut up.
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She began her teaching career at [[Palmer Memorial Institute]] in [[North Carolina]] while coaching a basketball team, teaching [[folk dancing]], and playing the [[piano]]. She also founded the art departments at [[Palmer Memorial Institute]] and [[Howard University]] Washington D.C.
|name=Séamus Moynihan
|nickname='Pony'
|height= 5'11"
|weight= 13 st
|placeofbirth=[[Kerry]]
|countryofbirth=[[Ireland]]
|dob= 22nd October 1973
|county= Kerry
|sport= Gaelic Football
|code= Football
|province= Munster
|club= Glenflesk
|clposition= Midfield
|clubs= Glenflesk
|clyears= 1980-Present
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|counties= Kerry
|icposition= Centre Half Back
|icyears= 1992-2006
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Lois Mailou Jones allowed [[art]] to define her life. She produced many paintings in her lifetime. Others described her as very talented because of all her accomplishments. In 1980, she was honored by [[President Carter]] for outstanding art achievements.
'''Séamus Moynihan''' is an Irish and [[Kerry GAA|Kerry]] [[GAA]] Football Player from Shronedarraugh - a townland half way between Barraduff and Glenflesk, [[County Kerry]]. He has played Gaelic football for Saint Brendan's Secondary School, Glenflesk, East Kerry, [[Unversity College Cork]], [[Institute of Technology Tralee]], Kerry Minor, U21 and Senior, Munster and Ireland. He was a member of the Kerry Senior Football Panel from 1992-1996 and still plays club football for Glenflesk. He resides in Shronedarraugh with his fiancée Noreen and their son, Jamie.
Dr. Jones is greatly remembered because she gave proof of the talent of black artists. In her life she received honorary degrees from three universities and has her work in seven different museums. Lois Mailou Jones was the first to combine traditional African form with western techniques. Her impact as an early African American artist will be greatly remembered.
==Reputation==
Moynihan is widely regarded as one of the most inspirational footballers of his, and indeed any era. Despite his considerable physical strength, sharp mental focus and unrivaled reading of the game, it is Moynihan's attitude to the triumvirate of physical fitness, preparation and discipline that set him apart from his peers. Off the field of play, his 'down-to-earth' demeanour, sincerity and genuine warmth has, over the years, made him a firm favourite with journalists, fans and his football contemporaries. Although Séamus Moynihan has often lined out alongside players that were more flamboyant, more skillful and at times more influential on the field of play, it is his embodiment of total committment, nigh on 100% consistency and ferocious cometitiveness that football fans admire. In the last 15 years of top-level participation, no GAA footballer has played more games, has lined out for a wider variety of teams or has won as many trophies and accolades as Séamus Moynihan.
Dr. Jones began painting as a child. "Every summer of my childhood, my mother took me and my brother to [[Martha’s Vineyard]] island. I began painting in watercolor which even today is my pet medium."
==Early Career==
Séamus Moynihan was a robust underage player, idolising the style of Kerry All-Star forward John Egan and playing for his local GAA club Glenflesk, secondary school team St. Brendan's of Killarney and Kerry Minors and U21s. Moynihan first taste of inter-county success arrived at the age of 16 when he was part of the Kerry Minor team that claimed the Munster crown in 1990. Growing in stature and influence, the young Moynihan had a stellar year in in 1992 when he lined out on the St. Brendan's team that beat St. Jarlaith's of Galway in the All-Ireland Colleges Final [The Hogan Cup] and also turned heads on the Kerry U21 team that won out in Munster. It was about this time that [[Mickey 'Ned' O'Sullivan]], former Kerry player and captain began to talk to people about Moynihan's potential. [[Denis 'Óige' Moran]], Kerry Senior Trainer at the time, was listening and watching and Séamus Moynihan, aged just 18, made his senior debut at midfield for Kerry in the Munster Final, replacing [[Gneeveguila] veteran [[Ambrose O'Donovan]]. Any elation felt by the young player at togging off alongside the likes of Kerry great [[Eoin 'Bomber' Liston]] and midfield collosus [[Jack O'Shea]] was muted as Kerry succumbed to a steely [[Clare GAA|Clare]] side on a score of 2-08 to 0-10.
In 1927, she was awarded a diploma in Design with honors and went on to do graduate studies at prestigious schools in the U.S. and France. She received her bachelor’s degree from Howard University in 1945, graduating magna cum laude, and an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from [[Suffolk University]] in Boston. She also has received honorary degrees from [[Colorado State Christian University]], [[Massachusetts College of Art]], and [[Howard University]] and was elected Fellow of The [[Royal Society of Arts]] in London.
==Formative Career: 1992-1996==
During 1992 and 1993 campaigns, Moynihan was tried at halfback, midfield and half forward before settling into the half back line. The next 3 championship seasons were unsettling from a Kerry viewpoint as 3 straight defeats by Cork in 1993, 1994 and 1995 Munster Finals saw the Kerry Seniors eyeballing a 10 year low. Despite this disappointing level of achievement at inter-county level, Séamus Moynihan was beginning a strong run of success at Sigerson Cup level, playing for [[U.C.C.]] in the 1994 and 1995 finals; then returning 2 years later in 1997 and 1998 whilst studying a Masters at the I.T.T. to collect a couple more winners medals.
In 1937, on a general educational fellowship, she went to Paris for the first time where she worked very hard producing 35 to 40 pieces during one year’s time.
It was now becoming clear that the frequency of Moynihan's footballing was feeding an uncanny level of form and consistency and this was now beginning to shape his influence on the county team. By the time the championship of 1996 arrived, Moynihan, now 22, imbued with a growing sense of poise and strength, played a key role in the 3 point defeat of [[Cork GAA|Cork]] in [[Páirc Uí Chaoimh]]. There were also strong indications at this time that St. Mary's and Kerry talisman Maurice Fitzgerald was about to write himself into the GAA history books, displaying flashes of genius in almost every game. Despite the talent on this maturing team, disappointment ensued once more as Mayo glided past Kerry by 2-13 to 1-10 in the All Ireland Semi Final, eventually losing to Meath in a replayed All Ireland decider. However, many Kerry fans felt that the tide was certainly on the turn ...
"The French were so inspiring. The people would stand and watch me and say ‘mademoiselle, you are so very talented. You are so wonderful.’ In other words, the color of my skin didn’t matter in Paris and that was one of the main reasons why I think I was encouraged and began to really think I was talented."
==The Return of The Kings: 1997-2000==
In 1997, Tipperary and Clare were confidently brushed aside as a rising Kerry Senior Team rolled into their 2nd All Ireland Semi Final in a row. A seven-point victory over Cavan put Kerry back in their first All Ireland Football Final in over a decade and back in front of Mayo. In a game that has since become known as the 'Maurice Fitzgerald' final, Kerry beat [[Mayo GAA|Mayo]] by 0-13 to 1-07, Fitzgerald chipping over 8 points. Liam Hassett of Laune Rangers hoisted the Sam Magure up in front of delighted Kerry supporters for the first time in 11 years. The championship seasons of 1998 and 1999 were disappointing for Kerry, but more success lay ahead.
In 1996, Jones’ paintings were featured in an exhibition entitled "Paris, the City of Light" that appeared at several museums throughout the county including the [[New Orleans Museum of Art]], the [[Milwaukee Art Museum]], and the [[Studio Museum of Harlem]]. The exhibition also featured the works of [[Barbara Chase-Riboud]], [[Edward Clark]], [[Harold Cousins]], [[Beauford Delaney]], [[Herbert Gentry]], and [[Larry Potter]]. The exhibition examined the importance of Paris as an artistic mecca for African-American artists during the 20 years that followed [[World War II]].
==Career High: 1999/2000==
Many pundits and supporters rate Séamus Moynihan's form during the 1999 and 2000 seasons as his very best. This is evidenced by a number of facts, apart from supporter recollections from this time. Firstly, Moynihan alongside fellow Kerry star and clubman Johnny Crowley were almost single handedly responsible for East Kerry's County Championship Treble of 1997-1999. Secondly, Seamus Moynihan's level of performance and influence, during Kerry's All Ireland campaign of 2000 remains the stuff of legend in the county. In a series of 4 classic games, Kerry were forced to grind out a semi-final win against a rising Armagh side after a replay and it took a another replay in the final beating [[Galway|Galway]] 0-17 to 1-10 to ascend the step of the Hogan Stand. One of the highlights of these two epic games was the battle between Moynihan and Padraic Joyce. The two had won numerous Sigerson Cup medals together whilst studying at Tralee IT and were good friends off the pitch. A thrilling encounter from start-to-finish, Moynihan got the upper hand on his friend through incredible streals, collects and positional intuition. In addition to receiving Man of the Match in the 2000 Final, Moynihan, as captain, lifted the Sam Maquire, collected an All-Star and received a Texaco Award as Outstanding Gaelic Footballer of 2000. Thirdly, despite the intensity of the county club and inter-county champtionship, Moynihan lined out for Ireland in the Australian Compormise Rules Series in October 2000, playing almost 100% of all 3 games, driving the national side forward with his now trademark "collect and distribute" style, neutralising Aussie playmaker Nathan Buckley and securing "Player of the Tournament" for his stellar efforts. To round off an incredible year, Séamus Moynihan was voted 'Supreme Sports Star of the Year' at the Kerry Sports Stars Banquet.
While developing her own work as an artist, Jones also spent many years teaching and encouraging others. She began her teaching career at the Palmer Memorial Institute in North Carolina making $1,000 a year, where she set up an entire art department while coaching a basketball team, teaching folk dancing, and playing piano for Sunday church services. She was asked to join the faculty at [[Howard University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]] in 1930, where she became one of the founders of the art department and remained as professor of design and watercolor painting until her retirement in 1977.
==Maturing & Mentoring: 2001-2006==
In what would turn out to be a mixed few years for Séamus Moynihan, Kerry lost heavily to [[Meath GAA|Meath]] in the All Ireland Semi Final of 2001 but were back in an All Ireland Final again in [[2002]], where they were stunned by a now fully formed [[Armagh GAA|Armagh]] side, playing the GAA equivalent of "total football", where every position on the field was interchangable, subs were used in an unconventional way and traditional counter-tactics just failed to work. Like many Southern teams, Kerry were slow to deal with the tactical creativity and intensity of the Northern style of play and Moynihan often found the pace of these encounters would show up his increasingly noticable lack of pace. After a semi-final defeat and a change of management in 2003, Kerry found themselves back in the All Ireland Final in 2004, yet again facing Mayo. Unluckily, Moynihan had suffered an ankle injury during the earlier part of the season and found himself in a quasi-managemnt role for the latter stages of the All Ireland campaign; his input in the final limited to a short run-on when Kerry were well in control of the game. Now 30, Séamus Moynihan began to look for a way to go out "at the top".
The exhibit will feature the four periods of Jones’s art—the American paintings, the France paintings, the Haitian paintings, and the African paintings. Jones traveled widely and studied and lived for periods of time in different parts of the world which her paintings reflect. She has produced work that echoes her pride in her African roots and American ancestry. She combines traditional African forms with Western techniques and materials to create a vibrant and compelling work in many of her pieces.
The chance to go out in style arrived in September 2005 as Kerry returned to Croke Park to face Tyrone. Again, the zeal of Mickey Harte's side caught Kerry off guard and they were comprehensively beaten by a much stronger [[Tyrone GAA|Tyrone]] team, in no small part driven by the imminent retirement of [[Peter Canavan]], the risng stars of [[Eoin Mulligan]] and [[Stephen O'Neill]] along with the spirit of the late [[Cormac McAnallen]]. Observers noted again how Séamus Moynihan struggled against the stealth and pace of the Tyrone play and many, including himself, saw it as a sign that he should consider retirement from inter-county level.
Married to Haitian artist Louis Vergniaud Pierre-Noel in 1953, Jones traveled and lived in [[Haiti]]. In many of her pieces one can see the influence of the Haitian culture, with its African influences, which reinvigorated the way she looked at the world. Her work became more abstract and hard-edged, after her marriage to Pierre-Noel. Her impressionist techniques gave way to a spirited, richly patterned, and brilliantly colored style. Further travels to eleven [[Africa]]n countries enabled Jones to synthesize a body of designs and motifs that she combined in large, complex compositions.
A number of weeks of reflection followed and when Jack O'Connor announced he was willing to give it one more chance, Moynihan agreed to rejoin the panel. After many months of personal training by [[Ger Hartmann]] in Limerick and following the 3rd year of the "speed and strength" conditioning approach of [[Pat Flanagan]] with the Kerry Seniors, Moynihan emerged a visibly renewed force. Despite his excellent physical condition, he was surprisingly slow to build the intensity of his play during the early games in the championship, up to and including the Munster Final Replay defeat to arch rivals [[Cork GAA|Cork]]. Media rumours were rife of a 'split in the camp' and of 'internal squabbling' but a new look team, incorporating the rangy skills of Austin Stacks' [[Kieran Donaghy]] at [[full forward]] seemed to give the team a new dimension along with new forward-play options. From this point, and playing in an visibly more settled side, Moynihan began to exert considerable influence as Kerry cruised past [[Longford GAA|Longford]], [[Armagh GAA|Armagh]] and Cork, into their 68th All Irelnd Final. What followed in the final was a unexpected tour de force of stealth, speed and power as the Kerry Seniors, driven by a resurgent Moynihan, disproved all doubters by winning their 34th All Ireland title, roundly demolishing an ill-fated and rudderless Mayo side. Alongside Man of the Match [[Aidan O'Mahony]] and midfield dynamo [[Paul Galvin]], Moynihan's performance captivated the crowd; he even managed to punch over one point from play.
In 1980, she was honored by President [[Jimmy Carter]] at the [[White House]] for outstanding achievements in the arts. Her paintings grace the permanent collections of the [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]], National Museum of American Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, [[National Portrait Gallery]], [[Boston Museum of Fine Arts]], the National Palace in Haiti, and the National Museum of Afro-American Artists,.
After the game, an emotional Séamus Moynihan was quoted as saying:
<blockquote> "In fairness, there’s only one way you can bounce back. You can win the National League and the All-Ireland and that’s what the guys did this year ... dreams have come true, my son in one arm, the Sam Maguire in the other, nothing else will cap that!"
</blockquote>
In her nineties, Jones still paints. She feels that her greatest contribution to the art world has been "proof of the talent of black artists. The African-American artist is important in the history of art and I have demonstrated it by working and painting here and all over the world."
[[Image:Seamo Tralee Railway.jpg|thumb|200px|Séamus Moynihan signs an autograph at [[Tralee]] Railway Station on Monday, September 18th 2006.
Image Courtesy of Kman999 [http://www.flickr.com/photos/kman999/]</small>]]
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==Retirement and Plaudits==
* [http://www.fineartstrader.com/ljones.htm Lois Mailou Jones] by Renae Battaglia.
It was strongly rumoured throughout 2006 that Séamus Moynihan's 2006 campaign would be his last in a Kerry shirt - a suggestion that was strongly appealed by pundits and fans alike during the week of celebrations that followed their storming victory over [[Mayo GAA|Mayo]]. Despite these pleas, Moynihan announced his retirement from inter-county football on Saturday, September 23rd through an article in The Irish Times.[http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=66817] On the following Monday, Kerry team manager Jack O’Connor hailed Moynihan as “a one-off player” and said Kerry football would never see his like again. He also stated that Séamus was an inspiration to the entire Kerry team, particulary the younger players and that he would be missed. Announcing his decision to quit lining out for Kerry, Séamus Moynihan said: “All good things come to an end.” [[http://www.the-kingdom.ie/news/story.asp?j=21929&cat=news]]
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==Career Awards==
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Moynihan has won four All-Ireland medals, three National Leagues, nine Munster championship medals, four Sigerson Cup medals, two GAA All-Stars, one Railway Cup medal and one Division 2 title. He also won three county championship medals with East Kerry and captained his country in the International Rules series.[[http://www.hoganstand.com/Kerry/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=66870]]
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