Born: 23 June 1916, Esmonde Terrace, Bray, County Wicklow
Entered: 07 September 1934, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 22 Febraury 1935

Father was an engineer and mechanic. Family resided at Sherrard Street Upper, Dublin

Eldest of three boys.

Early education was six years at Central Model School, and then at Scoil Colmcille for three years. In 1930 he went to Mungret Apostolic School.