He was involved with the foundation of Ring College and When the National University of Ireland was established in 1909 he was appointed to the Chair of old and modern Irish at U.C.C.
Fleming was regarded as an authority in Irish literature and was often consulted by scholars from both Ireland and the Continent.
Flood was born in Lismore. In 1922 he was made a Knight of St. Gregory by the Pope.
He became very involved in the politics of County Waterford during his period as curate and Parish Priest, and was also interested in the foundation of Mount Melleray.
Foley was News editor for The Times and was well known for his column in ‘Man Bites Dog’.
A promoter of the Irish language. In 1885 which he developed a sports ground in Shandon. In 1995 this was renamed ‘The Fraher Field’.
He was a son of Dan Fraher. A noted sportsman, he held the Munster and All Ireland championship titles in athletics and was a notable weightlifter.
His credits include: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire'(1947-1949) original Broadway production; ‘High Society'(1956, film); ‘East of Eden'(1955, film); and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire'(1951, film)
