Born: 17 December 1923, George’s Street, Gort, County Galway
Entered: 07 September 1941, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 30 June 1942

Parents James and Bridget (Keane) were Grocers in Gort.

Two brothers one his twin.

Educated at the Convent of Mercy school in Gort for four years. He then went to Mungret College SJ (1934-1941)

Baptised at St Colman's Church, Church Street, Gort, County Galway, 19/12/1923
Confirmed 09/05/1935