Born: 09 March 1924, William Street, Clonmel, County Tipperary
Entered: 06 September 1941, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 28 April 1942

Father was Thomas, a labourer, and Mother was Margaret (O’Connell).

Youngest of five boys with two sisters (6th of 7).

Early education at Convent and National school in Clonmel he then went to CBS High School Clonmel

Baptised at Ss Peter and Paul's Church, Gladstone Street, Clonmel, County Tipperary, 12/03/1924
Confirmed at Ss Peter and Paul's Church, Gladstone Street, Clonmel, County Tipperary, by Dr Kinane of Waterford and Lismore, 10/05/1936