Born: 10 May, 1924, Kilrane House, Kilrane, County Wexford
Entered: 07 September 1942, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 24 May 1943

Father, Francis (Frank) was a merchant. Mother was Annie.

Youngest of seven brothers.

Early education was at St Peter’s College, Wexford, he then went to Clongowes Wood College SJ for six years.

Baptised at The Church of St Ruan, Kilrane, County Wexford
Confirmed at St Mary's Church, Tagoat, County Wexford, by Dr Codd of Ferns, May 1935