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Timothy Shanley
Fr Timothy Shanley (1781–1835) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest notable for his opposition to British Crown authority, and to the Protestant Ascendancy, in the Kingdom of Ireland. He was active in the United Irish Rebellion of 1798. Early life Shanley was born in Lisdessin near the village of Drumraney, County Westmeath in 1781. He was one of eighteen children. He was educated at a seminary in Maynooth after taking part in an ambush near Tyrrellspass during the 1798 Rebellion. Shanley was the only student in the class who did not sign the required Oath of Allegiance due to his belief in the Irish cause. Due to his beliefs, he was often targeted by British soldiers. Priesthood Fr Shanley was curate in Milltownpass and Meedin parish, he was then transferred to Slane, County Meath for ten years, before being transferred back to Meedin. He remained there till his death in 1835. He is buried in Carrick, near Dalystown in County Westmeath. An annual mass is held at his g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meedin, County Westmeath
Meedin (), also Meedian, is a village and townland in County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located in the south of the county on the N52 road, to the north of Tyrrellspass and Rochfortbridge and to the south of Mullingar. The village contains a 19th-century church, dating back to 1831, dedicated to the Sacred Heart. People * Tomás Malone, Irish War of Independence veteran *Séamas Ó Maoileoin Séamas Ó Maoileoin (19 December 1893 – 8 March 1959) was an Irish volunteer in the Irish Republican Army (IRA), and later an author. He was described as being one of Michael Collins’ most trusted agents. Early life Malone was born in the ..., Irish War of Independence veteran * Seosamh Ó Mhaoileoin, president of Republican Sinn Fein *Fr Timothy Shanley, Catholic priest See also * List of towns and villages in Ireland * Tyrrellspass References Towns and villages in County Westmeath {{Westmeath-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |