Background
Fahey was born in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland to Peter Fahey and his wife Margaret Mary (née Manning).
Fahey was born in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland to Peter Fahey and his wife Margaret Mary (née Manning).
On his arrival in Australia he worked as a harbourmaster and water police magistrate in several towns across Queensland. Fahey was called up to the Queensland Legislative Council in May 1904 and served until his death in August 1920.