Born: 23 May 1917, Bridge House, Youghal, County Cork
Entered: 12 November 1940, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois

Left Society of Jesus: 07 March 1941

Father, Charles, worked for Cork and Waterford County Councils, specifically managing the bridge near Youghal. Mother was Johanna (Hogan). He lived at Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin from age 18.

Third of four boys with two sisters.

Early education for seven years at a National School near Youghal, he then went to the Christian Brothers Secondary School in Youghal (1930-1935). After school he got a post as a clerical officer in the Civil Service.

Baptised at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Clashmore, County Waterford, 27/05/1917
Confirmed at The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Clashmore, County Waterford, by Dr Hackett of Waterford and Lismore, 11/06/1930