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Irish Times
08-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Throwing shapes: Frank McNally on the mysteries of the Hiberno-English ‘gimp'
Reader and writer Michael Flanagan has appealed for my help with a word he 'used in a story' recently, only to be told that his intended meaning is now redundant and liable to be misunderstood. The word was 'gimp'. And it's funny he should ask, because ever since hearing this term applied to myself a while back, I've been wondering what it means too. A year or two ago, I fell into conversation with an affable Corkman who was married to a woman from Kingscourt, a town close to where I grew up (albeit on the other side of the peace wall with Cavan ). This had lent him certain insights into the people of my native Carrickmacross . So much so, apparently, that he would not have needed to be told where I was from. 'You have a real Carrick gimp on you,' he said. READ MORE It was meant affectionately, I think (insofar as you can ever be certain with Cork people). But I had to look it up afterwards, just in case, and was not entirely reassured. I found that in English dictionaries, where it's considered 'US and Canadian offensive slang', the primary meaning is 'a physically disabled person, especially one who is lame'. Then I turned to Terry Dolan's Dictionary of Hiberno-English, which may be nearer the mark in the context intended by my Leeside friend. There, a gimp is said to be a person's 'demeanour, bearing, appearance'. Illustrating which, Dolan cites a sample usage from Meath: 'You'd know by the gimp of him he was a guard.' Michael Flanagan gives his own, highly detailed, understanding of the word, as follows: 'I always took it as describing a practised, assertive, loose-limbed walk – as cultivated by an Irish navvy in the London of the postwar era in order to enhance and reinforce his aura of assertive masculinity when walking on to a building site.' And right enough, the building site bit aside, a loose-limbed walk projecting an aura of assertive masculinity was what I used to aim for as a teenager, when nervously approaching Kingscourt girls in the Granada Ballroom on Sunday nights. Now, Michael has been told, the old meaning of gimp has been superseded by a 'modern sadomasochistic association': referring to a leather or rubber body suit, including mask. You wouldn't want to have had that sort of gimp on you in the Granada Ballroom, although looking back, a mask might have improved my chances. I'm still a little concerned about what the exactly the Cork friend meant, given how Dolan also notes that 'gimp' can carry the suggestion of 'overbearing behaviour'. But I'm somewhat relieved to see in the archives that our current President has used the word at least once, with affectionate intent, in a funeral eulogy. Back when he was a TD and recent Arts minister, Michael D Higgins paid tribute to the late actor Donal McCann as someone whose talent was 'a kind of truculent gimp aimed at excellence'. That sounds like a compliment, of sorts. As for my Cork friend's implication there was a specific Carrickmacross gimp, this raises the possibility that, as with traditional fiddle-playing styles, there were local and regional variations. Now that the meaning is threatened with extinction, it would be interesting to know if there was a distinct Galway gimp, for example, or a Mayo one. And if so, what were the defining characteristics. (On a separate note, the Galway Gimp sounds like the subject for a song, possibly by the Saw Doctors). Speaking of natural history, yesterday's column about Flann O'Brien and his fake letters led another reader to the discovery of a story about Carl Linnaeus and a fake butterfly. The link was the grammatical term 'eclipsis', which in Irish refers to the eclipse of one opening consonant by another. Hence the 'g' before the 'C' in Myles na gCopaleen. But when looking that term up, Colum Farrelly from Derry chanced upon the saga of Papilio ecclipsis, a rare butterfly so named by Linnaeus in a 1763 book. The butterfly had first been part of the collection of one William Charlton (1660 – 1702), until he gave it to his friend James Petiver (1665 – 1718), a London apothecary who had one of the world's biggest natural history collections. Petiver said of the otherwise unknown insect that it 'exactly resembles our English Brimstone butterfly were it not for those black spots and apparent blue moons in the lower wings'. In honour of its original owner, it became known as the Charlton Brimstone. The 'unique' specimen later devolved into the ownership of the British Museum, where it was eventually exposed as a hoax by a brilliant pupil of Linnaeus, Johann Christian Fabricius. In a 1793 book, Fabricius revealed that the butterfly was a common Brimstone after all, and that spots and moons had just been painted on. Some time after that, the specimen disappeared from the museum. The story goes that a keeper of the collection was so enraged by the fake, he stamped it to pieces. Getting back to the eclipsed Myles na gCopaleen, he simplified his name in 1952 when metamorphosing into Myles na Gopaleen, possibly with an eye to a wider readership, but much to the regret of Irish Times subeditors.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
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U.S. Bank shares tribute on earnings call to executive Terry Dolan who died in Minnesota plane crash
honored longtime executive Terry Dolan during its first earnings call of the year, following his death in a plane crash on March 31, where he was the sole passenger. Remembered for his leadership, warmth, and community contributions, Dolan was celebrated by colleagues and investors for his pivotal role in the bank's growth and his deep commitment to philanthropy. On its first earnings call of the year U.S. Bancorp executives remembered their former colleague Terry Dolan, who died in a plane crash in Minnesota last month. Previously the bank said it believed Dolan had died when the Socata TBM 700 airplane registered in his name crashed into a home near Brooklyn Park on the outskirts of Minneapolis on March 31. On April 1 authorities confirmed Dolan, 63, had been the pilot and sole passenger on board the flight. "As we collectively mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Terry Dolan, the U.S. Bank family truly appreciates the outpouring of support and heartfelt condolences we've received from far and wide. Our prayers continue to be with his family and friends during this most difficult time," CEO Gunjan Kedia said in a press release ahead of the earnings call. On the call investors and analysts shared their condolences with the team at U.S. Bank, remembering Dolan's "big smile and warm embrace." "He'll be missed by everybody on this call and throughout the investment community," added Gerard Cassidy, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets. Kedia, who had taken over the top job at U.S. Bank days before the earnings update, opened her remarks with thanks to those peers, adding: "We have truly appreciated the outpouring of support we have received from the investment community since his tragic passing last month and our thoughts remain with his friends and family." Per a statement from the FAA, Dolan's plane departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was bound for Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis. The accident occurred at approximately 12.20pm. One person was in the home that the plane crashed into, but the individual was able to escape safely. Dolan was born and bred in Minnesota, where U.S. Bank is based, and was the tenth of 13 children in a busy farming family. Per his obituary in 'The Minnesota Star', Dolan was a keen sportsman who met his wife, Susan Mix, at a golf club, and the pair married in 1982. A year later, Dolan graduated from Minnesota's University of St Thomas with a degree in accounting. He began his career in public accounting before specializing in banking. The Dolan family moved to Ohio but returned to their home state in 1998 courtesy of an offer to join U.S. Bank. At America's fifth-largest bank, Dolan served in a range of roles, including vice chair of wealth management and investment services, executive vice president and controller, chief financial officer and ultimately vice chair and chief administration officer. Dolan is credited with helping lead the bank on its journey of growth and digital transformation, while maintaining its well-reported focus on strong risk management and finances. The executive also let the bank's community development work, including investments in areas such as affordable housing and renewable energy tax credit financing. Dolan's fellow alumni at the University of St Thomas include U.S. Bank's former CEO Andy Cecere, who wrote in a communication to employees before his departure: 'Terry was an outstanding businessman, but more importantly, he was a wonderful person. He cared deeply about the people he worked with and the teams he led, and his legacy can be seen everywhere we look. "I have been reflecting on Terry's life and the friendship we shared in the few quiet moments we've had since this news first reached us. I have known him since college, and it has been a privilege working with him here for more than 25 years.' Dolan was also remembered for his philanthropy. At St Thomas, for example, he established the Dolan Family Endowed Scholarship fund in 2012 to support undergraduate students with academic merit in support of financial need. He also served on the boards of a number of charities and cultural organizations such as the Minnesota Opera. This story was originally featured on Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
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NTSB: Pilot went silent minutes before deadly Brooklyn Park crash
The Twin Cities executive killed while piloting a plane failed to respond to air traffic control shortly before the crash in Brooklyn Park, a recent report found. The National Transportation Safety Board released the preliminary report on the March 29 crash that killed 63-year-old Terry Dolan, a U.S. Bank executive. Dolan was the pilot and sole occupant of the plane when it crashed into a home at 10792 Kyle Ave. According to the report, Dolan had flown the single-engine, SOCATA TBM plane from Naples, Florida to Des Moines, Iowa, where he refueled. He then left for the Anoka County/Blaine Airport. Dolan reportedly confirmed the weather report and landing runway to air traffic control shortly before he was supposed to touch down. But around four minutes later, the controller issued a low altitude alert to Dolan's plane and got no response. Three minutes later, the controller again tried to contact Dolan but got no response. NTSB estimates there was a 50%-60% chance of icing on the plane when it crashed. No mechanical issues were found with the airframe or engine during an onsite examination. The couple who live in the home escaped unharmed, while a female resident walking their dog at the time, and her husband managing to evacuate without injury. Most of the plane's wreckage was found in the basement of the home, according to the report. Other parts of the plane were also found on nearby properties. The incident remains under investigation.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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Terry Dolan confirmed killed in Brooklyn Park plane crash
The Brief The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified Terry Dolan as the pilot killed after a plane crashed Saturday into a Brooklyn Park home. Dolan, 63, of Edina, had been the Chief Administrative Officer at U.S. Bank since 2023. The plane had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was bound for Anoka County-Blaine Airport prior to the crash. BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities have officially identified Terry Dolan as the only victim in last weekend's deadly plane crash into a Brooklyn Park home. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified Dolan, 63, of Edina, as the pilot in the incident. Authorities have determined he died at 12:22 p.m. as a result of multiple blunt force injuries. Officials with U.S. Bank, where Dolan was the chief administration officer, sent a letter to employees on Monday presuming that Dolan was on the plane. What we know FAA officials say the plane, a SOCATA TBM7, which is a single-engine business aircraft, crashed into a home near 109th Avenue North and Noble Parkway in Brooklyn Park around 12:20 p.m. on Saturday. The plane had departed from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa and was bound for Anoka County-Blaine Airport prior to the crash. The one person who was on board the plane was killed, the FAA says. There was one person inside the house at the time of the crash, but they were able to escape safely. The plane is registered with Dolan. What we don't know The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. The backstory Dolan, 63, was named as the company's vice chair and chief administrative officer in 2023. He has been with the company since 1998, previously serving as the company's chief financial officer and, before that, leading the company's wealth management and investment services division. As CAO, Dolan was a key part of the company's operations, including being responsible for corporate strategy, marketing, and analytics. He was also active in several charitable organizations, serving on the Killebrew Thompson Memorial board of directors as well as serving with Catholic Charities, the Minnesota Opera, Artspace, and The Minneapolis Foundation. The Source The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office identified Terry Dolan on Tuesday.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
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Coroner confirms U.S. Bank executive was on plane that crashed in Minnesota
U.S. Bank vice chair Terry Dolan was confirmed Tuesday as the person killed when his single-engine plane crashed into a suburban Minneapolis home over the weekend, a medical examiner ruled. Terrance Robert Dolan, 63, died of blunt-force injuries, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said. The avid pilot was flying a single-engine Socata TBM7 from Naples, Fla., to his home in Edina, Minn., when he went down. Dolan had stopped in Des Moines, Iowa, then taken off from Des Moines International Airport headed for Anoka County-Blaine Airport. He crashed around 12:20 p.m. Saturday in Brooklyn Park, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The house the plane hit was immediately engulfed in flames, though the sole occupant escaped uninjured. The home was destroyed, displacing a family, authorities told The Minnesota Star Tribune. Dolan was remembered for his ascent from humble roots — growing up in a tight-knit Irish family on a farm near Lucan, Minn. — to the top ranks of the Minneapolis-based bank, the Star Tribune reported. He was known as much for his community work as he was for his roles as the bank's vice chair and chief administrative officer, the news outlet reported. He had been with the bank since 1998. U.S. Bank had said Monday it believed Dolan was the one flying the plane, which was registered to him. With News Wire Services
