Born: 15 October 1923, Palmyra Park, Galway City, County Galway
Entered: 06 September 1941, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 10 April 1943

Father, Patrick was a Sergeant of the old RIC, Mother was Bridget (Delia Cotter).

Second youngest of three boys and five girls. Eldest brother died 12 months prior to entry.

Early education was at the Christian Brothers primary school in Galway and then at Coláiste Iognáid

Baptised at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Rahoon, Galway, 20/10/1923
Confirmed at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Rahoon, Galway, Dr O’Doherty of Galway, 14/05/1934