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===Irish Quidditch teams=== |
===Irish Quidditch teams=== |
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*The [[Ballycastle Bats]] are the second most successful team in the [[British and Irish Quidditch League]], having won the title twenty-seven times.<ref name="QTA7">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 7 (''Quidditch Teams of Britain and Ireland'')</ref> |
*The [[Ballycastle Bats]] are the second most successful team in the [[British and Irish Quidditch League]], having won the title twenty-seven times.<ref name="QTA7">''[[Quidditch Through the Ages (real)]]'' - Chapter 7 (''Quidditch Teams of Britain and Ireland'')</ref> |
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| − | *The [[Kenmare Kestrels]] are another famous Irish Quidditch team. The Kestrels are based in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, in the South of the country.<ref name="QTA7"/> |
+ | *The [[Kenmare Kestrels]] are another famous Irish Quidditch team. The Kestrels are based in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, in the South of the country.<ref name="QTA7" /> |
==Known residents== |
==Known residents== |
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[[File:Seamus FinnigansG.PNG|thumb|right|190px|[[Seamus Finnigan]], a permanent resident of Ireland.]] |
[[File:Seamus FinnigansG.PNG|thumb|right|190px|[[Seamus Finnigan]], a permanent resident of Ireland.]] |
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*[[Cliodna]] - a famous druidess who lived in medieval times and who was an [[Animagus]].<ref name="FWC">''[[Chocolate Frog Cards]]''</ref> |
*[[Cliodna]] - a famous druidess who lived in medieval times and who was an [[Animagus]].<ref name="FWC">''[[Chocolate Frog Cards]]''</ref> |
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| − | *Connolly - a [[Beater]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *Connolly - a [[Beater]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
*[[Fergus]] - a cousin of [[Seamus Finnigan]].<ref name="HB17">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 17 (''Sluggish Memory'')</ref> |
*[[Fergus]] - a cousin of [[Seamus Finnigan]].<ref name="HB17">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' - Chapter 17 (''Sluggish Memory'')</ref> |
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| − | *[[Fingal the Fearless]] - a legendary Irish wizard.<ref name="QTA2"/> |
+ | *[[Fingal the Fearless]] - a legendary Irish wizard.<ref name="QTA2" /> |
| − | *[[Seamus Finnigan's father|Mr |
+ | *[[Seamus Finnigan's father|Mr Finnigan]] - a [[Muggle]] and father of [[Seamus Finnigan]] {{C|Implied}} |
| − | *[[Seamus Finnigan's mother|Mrs |
+ | *[[Seamus Finnigan's mother|Mrs Finnigan]] - a [[Wizardkind|witch]] and mother of [[Seamus Finnigan]] {{C|Implied}} |
*[[Seamus Finnigan]] - a [[Gryffindor]] in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] and member of [[Dumbledore's Army]] {{C|Implied}} |
*[[Seamus Finnigan]] - a [[Gryffindor]] in [[Harry Potter]]'s year at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] and member of [[Dumbledore's Army]] {{C|Implied}} |
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| − | *[[Aidan Lynch]] - [[Seeker]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Aidan Lynch]] - [[Seeker]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
*[[Maeve|Queen Maeve]] - a medieval witch who trained wizards and witches before the founding of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].<ref name="FWC" /> |
*[[Maeve|Queen Maeve]] - a medieval witch who trained wizards and witches before the founding of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]].<ref name="FWC" /> |
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| − | *[[Moran]] - a [[Chaser]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Moran]] - a [[Chaser]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
*[[Morholt]] - a [[Giant]].<ref name="PAg">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''</ref> |
*[[Morholt]] - a [[Giant]].<ref name="PAg">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''</ref> |
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*[[Morholt's brother]] — a king of Ireland.<ref name="PAg" /> |
*[[Morholt's brother]] — a king of Ireland.<ref name="PAg" /> |
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| − | *[[Mullet]] - a [[Chaser]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Mullet]] - a [[Chaser]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
| − | *[[Darren O'Hare]] — Captain and [[Keeper]] of the [[Kenmare Kestrels]] from [[1940s|1947]] to [[1960s|1960]].<ref name="QTA7"/> |
+ | *[[Darren O'Hare]] — Captain and [[Keeper]] of the [[Kenmare Kestrels]] from [[1940s|1947]] to [[1960s|1960]].<ref name="QTA7" /> |
| − | *[[Quigley]] - a [[Beater]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Quigley]] - a [[Beater]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
| − | *[[Barry Ryan]] - [[Keeper]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Barry Ryan]] - [[Keeper]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
*[[Tristan]] - a hero who tried to kill Morholt.<ref name="PAg" /> |
*[[Tristan]] - a hero who tried to kill Morholt.<ref name="PAg" /> |
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| − | *[[Troy]] - a [[Chaser]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Troy]] - a [[Chaser]] for the [[Irish National Quidditch team]].<ref name="GF8" /> |
*[[Orla Quirke]] - a [[Ravenclaw]] student. {{C|possible}} |
*[[Orla Quirke]] - a [[Ravenclaw]] student. {{C|possible}} |
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==Magical creatures== |
==Magical creatures== |
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| − | [[File:Leprechaun.jpg|thumb|The [[Leprechaun]]- a creature native to Ireland.]] |
+ | [[File:Leprechaun.jpg|thumb|The [[Leprechaun]] - a creature native to Ireland.]] |
The following magical creatures are native to Ireland: |
The following magical creatures are native to Ireland: |
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*[[Aethonan]]s: A chestnut breed of winged horses.<ref name="FBWT">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]'' - ''An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts''</ref> |
*[[Aethonan]]s: A chestnut breed of winged horses.<ref name="FBWT">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)]]'' - ''An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts''</ref> |
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| − | *[[Augurey]]s: Shy birds that issue a heart-rending cry at the approach of rain.<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Augurey]]s: Shy birds that issue a heart-rending cry at the approach of rain.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Banshee]]s: |
+ | *[[Banshee]]s: Creatures with the appearance of a woman that scream in an unearthly, wailing voice.{{fact}} |
| − | *[[Grindylow]]s: [[Water]] demons that dwell in lakes.<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Grindylow]]s: [[Water]] demons that dwell in lakes.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Imp]]s: Small, humanoid, dark brown creatures with a mischievous nature.<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Imp]]s: Small, humanoid, dark brown creatures with a mischievous nature.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Jarvey]]s: Beasts that resemble large ferrets and can talk.<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Jarvey]]s: Beasts that resemble large ferrets and can talk.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Kelpie]]s: Water demons that can alter their appearance.<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Kelpie]]s: Water demons that can alter their appearance.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Leprechaun]]s: Small, humanoid creatures that can talk and like to play tricks on humans.<ref name="FBWT"/><ref name="GF8"/> |
+ | *[[Leprechaun]]s: Small, humanoid creatures that can talk and like to play tricks on humans.<ref name="FBWT" /><ref name="GF8" /> |
| − | *[[ |
+ | *[[Merrow]]s: A [[Merpeople]] breed.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Moke]]s: Lizards that can shrink at will.<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Moke]]s: Lizards that can shrink at will.<ref name="FBWT" /> |
| − | *[[Porlock]]s: Horse guardians from southern Ireland and [[Dorset]].<ref name="FBWT"/> |
+ | *[[Porlock]]s: Horse guardians from southern Ireland and [[Dorset]].<ref name="FBWT" /> |
[[File:GF 7.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A shamrock - one of Ireland's best known symbols.]] |
[[File:GF 7.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A shamrock - one of Ireland's best known symbols.]] |
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| + | ==Government of Wizarding Ireland== |
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| + | The [[British Ministry of Magic]] also has jurisdiction over the Wizarding population in Ireland, and since [[1707]] both Britons and Irish have voted to elect a common [[Minister for Magic]] for the entire [[Great Britain|British Isles]]. Indeed, in the Wizarding world Ireland is politically (if not socially or culturally) considered part of Britain. Contrasting that in the Muggle world, the British Isles (especially Ireland) are divided into the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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*[[Fiona Shaw]], the actress who portrays [[Harry Potter]]'s [[Petunia Dursley|Aunt Petunia]] in the [[Harry Potter films|''Harry Potter'' films]], is from County Cork in Ireland.<ref name="wikifionashaw">[[Wikipedia:Fiona Shaw|Fiona Shaw]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
*[[Fiona Shaw]], the actress who portrays [[Harry Potter]]'s [[Petunia Dursley|Aunt Petunia]] in the [[Harry Potter films|''Harry Potter'' films]], is from County Cork in Ireland.<ref name="wikifionashaw">[[Wikipedia:Fiona Shaw|Fiona Shaw]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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*[[Evanna Lynch]], the actress who portrays [[Luna Lovegood]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films, is from County Louth in Ireland.<ref name="wikievannalynch">[[Wikipedia:Evanna Lynch|Evanna Lynch]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
*[[Evanna Lynch]], the actress who portrays [[Luna Lovegood]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films, is from County Louth in Ireland.<ref name="wikievannalynch">[[Wikipedia:Evanna Lynch|Evanna Lynch]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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| − | *[[Brendan Gleeson]], the actor who portrays [[Alastor Moody]] in the Harry Potter films is Irish, as well as his son, [[Domhnall Gleeson]], who portrayed [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] in both [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''. Both are from the capital city, Dublin.<ref name="wikibgleeson">[[Wikipedia:Brendan Gleeson|Brendan Gleeson]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref><ref name="wikidgleeson">[[Wikipedia:Domhnall Gleeson|Domhnall Gleeson]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
+ | *[[Brendan Gleeson]], the actor who portrays [[Alastor Moody]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films is Irish, as well as his son, [[Domhnall Gleeson]], who portrayed [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] in both [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''. Both are from the capital city, Dublin.<ref name="wikibgleeson">[[Wikipedia:Brendan Gleeson|Brendan Gleeson]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref><ref name="wikidgleeson">[[Wikipedia:Domhnall Gleeson|Domhnall Gleeson]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
*[[Richard Harris]] and [[Michael Gambon]], who play [[Albus Dumbledore]], are both Irish. Harris is from County Limerick while Gambon was born in Dublin.<ref name="wikirichardharris">[[Wikipedia:Richard Harris|Richard Harris]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref><ref name="wikimichaelgambon">[[Wikipedia:Michael Gambon|Michael Gambon]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
*[[Richard Harris]] and [[Michael Gambon]], who play [[Albus Dumbledore]], are both Irish. Harris is from County Limerick while Gambon was born in Dublin.<ref name="wikirichardharris">[[Wikipedia:Richard Harris|Richard Harris]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref><ref name="wikimichaelgambon">[[Wikipedia:Michael Gambon|Michael Gambon]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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*[[Geraldine Somerville]], who portrays [[Lily Evans]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films was born in County Meath, Ireland.<ref name="wikisomerville">[[Wikipedia:Geraldine Somerville|Geraldine Somerville]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
*[[Geraldine Somerville]], who portrays [[Lily Evans]] in the ''Harry Potter'' films was born in County Meath, Ireland.<ref name="wikisomerville">[[Wikipedia:Geraldine Somerville|Geraldine Somerville]] at [[Wikipedia:Main Page|Wikipedia]]</ref> |
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The topic of this article is of a real-life subject that has been mentioned "in-universe" in a canon source. The Harry Potter Wiki is written from the perspective that all information presented in canon is true (e.g., Hogwarts really existed), and, as such, details contained in this article may differ from real world facts. |
Ireland is a name of an island to the north-west of continental Europe and a name of a country, also called Republic of Ireland that takes up the chief part of island's area. The other territory comprised by Ireland is Northern Ireland that is a part of United Kingdom. The capital city of the Republic of Ireland is Dublin.[1]
Quidditch
One of the ancient broom games played before the climax of the evolution of Quidditch, Aingingein flourished in Ireland. The game became the subject of many Irish ballads in which Fingal the Fearless took a significant role (being alleged champion of the game).[2]
Modern game of Quidditch was well established in 14th century in Ireland which is proven by Zacharias Mumps's account - he describes the game between the Irish from Cork and Englishmen from Lancashire, in which Irish team demonstrates tricks with Quaffle at that time unknown in England and beats the English soundly.[3]
In 1994 the Irish National Quidditch team won the 422nd Quidditch World Cup , defeating the Bulgarian National Quidditch team in the final match.[4]
Irish Quidditch teams
- The Ballycastle Bats are the second most successful team in the British and Irish Quidditch League, having won the title twenty-seven times.[5]
- The Kenmare Kestrels are another famous Irish Quidditch team. The Kestrels are based in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, in the South of the country.[5]
Known residents
Seamus Finnigan, a permanent resident of Ireland.
- Cliodna - a famous druidess who lived in medieval times and who was an Animagus.[6]
- Connolly - a Beater for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Fergus - a cousin of Seamus Finnigan.[7]
- Fingal the Fearless - a legendary Irish wizard.[2]
- Mr Finnigan - a Muggle and father of Seamus Finnigan (Implied)
- Mrs Finnigan - a witch and mother of Seamus Finnigan (Implied)
- Seamus Finnigan - a Gryffindor in Harry Potter's year at Hogwarts and member of Dumbledore's Army (Implied)
- Aidan Lynch - Seeker for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Queen Maeve - a medieval witch who trained wizards and witches before the founding of Hogwarts.[6]
- Moran - a Chaser for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Morholt - a Giant.[8]
- Morholt's brother — a king of Ireland.[8]
- Mullet - a Chaser for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Darren O'Hare — Captain and Keeper of the Kenmare Kestrels from 1947 to 1960.[5]
- Quigley - a Beater for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Barry Ryan - Keeper for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Tristan - a hero who tried to kill Morholt.[8]
- Troy - a Chaser for the Irish National Quidditch team.[4]
- Orla Quirke - a Ravenclaw student. (possible)
Magical creatures
The Leprechaun - a creature native to Ireland.
The following magical creatures are native to Ireland:
- Aethonans: A chestnut breed of winged horses.[9]
- Augureys: Shy birds that issue a heart-rending cry at the approach of rain.[9]
- Banshees: Creatures with the appearance of a woman that scream in an unearthly, wailing voice.[citation needed]
- Grindylows: Water demons that dwell in lakes.[9]
- Imps: Small, humanoid, dark brown creatures with a mischievous nature.[9]
- Jarveys: Beasts that resemble large ferrets and can talk.[9]
- Kelpies: Water demons that can alter their appearance.[9]
- Leprechauns: Small, humanoid creatures that can talk and like to play tricks on humans.[9][4]
- Merrows: A Merpeople breed.[9]
- Mokes: Lizards that can shrink at will.[9]
- Porlocks: Horse guardians from southern Ireland and Dorset.[9]
A shamrock - one of Ireland's best known symbols.
Government of Wizarding Ireland
The British Ministry of Magic also has jurisdiction over the Wizarding population in Ireland, and since 1707 both Britons and Irish have voted to elect a common Minister for Magic for the entire British Isles. Indeed, in the Wizarding world Ireland is politically (if not socially or culturally) considered part of Britain. Contrasting that in the Muggle world, the British Isles (especially Ireland) are divided into the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Behind the scenes
Domhnall Gleeson and Evanna Lynch at the Irish première of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
- Fiona Shaw, the actress who portrays Harry Potter's Aunt Petunia in the Harry Potter films, is from County Cork in Ireland.[10]
- Evanna Lynch, the actress who portrays Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, is from County Louth in Ireland.[11]
- Brendan Gleeson, the actor who portrays Alastor Moody in the Harry Potter films is Irish, as well as his son, Domhnall Gleeson, who portrayed Bill Weasley in both film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Both are from the capital city, Dublin.[12][13]
- Richard Harris and Michael Gambon, who play Albus Dumbledore, are both Irish. Harris is from County Limerick while Gambon was born in Dublin.[14][15]
- Geraldine Somerville, who portrays Lily Evans in the Harry Potter films was born in County Meath, Ireland.[16]
- Hagrid stated in the first film that instead of a "Greek chappie" (which he stated in the book), he obtained Fluffy from an "Irish fellah".[17]
- Devon Murray, the actor who potrays Seamus Finnigan is from County Kildare.[18]
- Ciarán Hinds, who portrayed Aberforth Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is an Irish actor from Belfast, County Antrim.[19]
- Miranda Richardson, the actress who plays Rita Skeeter, played an Irish terrorist in The Crying Game.
- Kenneth Branagh, who portrayed Gilderoy Lockhart in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, is an actor and director from Northern Ireland.
- Michelle Fairley is an actress from Northern Ireland who portrayed Mrs. Granger in the film adaptions of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned only)
External links
Notes and references
- ↑ Ireland at Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 2 (Ancient Broomstick Games)
- ↑ Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 8 (The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Chapter 8 (The Quidditch World Cup)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Quidditch Through the Ages (real) - Chapter 7 (Quidditch Teams of Britain and Ireland)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chocolate Frog Cards
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Chapter 17 (Sluggish Memory)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real) - An A-Z of Fantastic Beasts
- ↑ Fiona Shaw at Wikipedia
- ↑ Evanna Lynch at Wikipedia
- ↑ Brendan Gleeson at Wikipedia
- ↑ Domhnall Gleeson at Wikipedia
- ↑ Richard Harris at Wikipedia
- ↑ Michael Gambon at Wikipedia
- ↑ Geraldine Somerville at Wikipedia
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- ↑ Devon Murray at Wikipedia
- ↑ Ciarán Hinds at Wikipedia