Born: 30 May 1918, Granard, County Longford
Entered: 07 September 1944, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 23 May 1945

Brother Novice

Father Patrick, was a farmer. Mother was Brigid (Maguire). Father was deceased 1942. Family lived at Kilasonna, Lismacaffrey, County Westmeath.

7th in a family of 10 with 2 Brithers and 7 Sisters.

Educated to 5th Standard, Primary school. He then worked on the family farm.

Baptised at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Church Street, Granard, County Longford, 01/06/1918
Confirmed at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Church Street, Granard, County Longford, by Dr McNamee of Ardagh, 18/05/1930