Background
KILMORE, since 1910 was born on August 16, 1858. Son of James Finegan and May Finegan, Curlurgan, Cavan.
KILMORE, since 1910 was born on August 16, 1858. Son of James Finegan and May Finegan, Curlurgan, Cavan.
Studied at Christian Schools, Cavan; St. Patrick’s College.
Ordained, 1SS1. Professor of Theology in St. Patrick’s College, 1885. Administrator in Cathedral, Cavan, 1898.
Parish Priest of Tomploport, Co. Cavan, 1892. Vicar Capitular of the diocese of Kilmore on the see becoming vacant, 1906.
Vicar General, 1907. Parish Priest, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim, 1908.
Again Vicar Capitular, 1910. Since 1910; Right Reverend Patrick Finegan.