Patrick Francis Moran
Paddy Neary (2019) Patrick Francis Moran, was the third Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney and the first Cardinal appointed from Australia. The Cardinal was born in Leighlin Bridge, County Carlow […]
William F. Roe
Written and read by Nicholas Maher My talk today reflects on the life of the Kilkenny man William F Roe, and his immense contribution to Ireland’s development in his role […]
St. Patrick’s Day 1903
Written and read by Paddy Neary Bank holidays or public holidays as they became more commonly known were first introduced in 1871 by Westminster but St Patricks day was not […]
Father Patrick Delahunty
Paddy Neary Patrick Delahunty was born to James and Ellen Delahunty of Curraghmartin, Aglish, Mooncoin in September 1880. After primary education in the local school, he indicated a wish for […]
Dr. Richard Pockcocke
Paddy Neary Saint Canice’s Cathedral Dr. Richard Pococke, an Englishman, an Oriental scholar, and a traveller of immense energy, became Bishop of Ossory in 1756. Nine years later he transferred […]
Thomas MacDonagh in Kilkenny
Thomas MacDonagh in Kilkenny Peter McQuillan In 1966, on the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, the principal railway stations in Ireland were given the names of persons who were […]