Background
KILDARE AND LEIGHLIN, Patrick Foley was born on March 8, 1858 in Mensal Lodge, Leighlinbridge, Carlow. 4th son of Patrick Foley and Mary Delaney.
KILDARE AND LEIGHLIN, Patrick Foley was born on March 8, 1858 in Mensal Lodge, Leighlinbridge, Carlow. 4th son of Patrick Foley and Mary Delaney.
Studied at Carlow College. Solus Theological Prizeman, 1881. Do. South. Scripture Prizeman, 1881.
Bachelor of Arts London.
Ordained Priest, 1881. Professor of Mental and Moral Philosophy and South. Scripture, Carlow College, 1885-1892. President of same institution, 1892-1896.
Right Reverend (of a Bishop) Patrick Foley, Doctorate. Doctorate. Consecrated April 1896.