Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
Fr. John Flanagan,
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Curate and P.P. of the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, 1902 to 1925:
He is listed as a curate (or C.C.) in the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, in [Thom's] from 1902 to 1923, living in The Presbytery, 82-83 Marlborough St. He is listed in 1911 census with other clergy at 82 Marlborough St. He was a witness in a court case where a man just out of prison forged a letter from Fr. John to try to get money from another clergyman. Fr. John stated he had never even met this man. See item in Irish Independent, Nov 27, 1912. See inscription on a book, the Manual of Catholic Piety, given by him in 1914 to his young nephew Desmond Flanagan in New Zealand.
The 1916 Rising:
He
was at
George Dempsey's
funeral 1924.
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P.P. of Fairview and Marino:
He is listed as
P.P. of
Fairview,
NE Dublin, in [Thom's] from 1926 on,
lived the Presbytery, Fairview.
He is also written as
"P.P. of Marino"
(before 1942, Marino was part of Fairview Parish).
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He built Marino church 1926-28.
"probably the first church built after the State was set up" [Liam Cosgrave]. Foundation stone laid 2 May 1926. Apparently NOT 1928. Church finished 1928. Two schools were also built beside the church. The Solemn opening was performed on 7 Oct 1928 by Dr. Edward Byrne, Archbishop of Dublin. |
He
became a Canon.
[Condren]
says in 1933.
But he is listed as "Very Rev"
in
Alderman's will dated 1930.
Not listed as such in [Thom's] 1931 or 1932 though.
He
celebrated the mass at the
Alderman's funeral 1931.
He was
co-executor of the Alderman's will when it was proved in 1931
[NAI].
He
celebrated the mass at
P.A. O'Farrell's funeral 1933.
Listed as Canon.
He
died 16th Dec 1935, age 63 yrs.
He was bur Glasnevin Cemetery.
"He died suddenly from heart trouble."
[Liam Cosgrave].
His funeral was attended by large numbers including President
De Valera
and former President
W.T. Cosgrave
and Lord Mayor of Dublin
Alfie Byrne
and many senior politicians
and veterans of 1916.
Fr. John Flanagan, photo 28 Oct 1920.
He is in a group at the
consecration of
Edward Joseph Byrne
as Titular Bishop of Spigaz
and Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin.
(Byrne became Archbishop of Dublin in 1921.)
See larger
and full size.
Photo courtesy of Dublin Diocesan Archives.
This photo was used in a
1916 exhibition at the Pro Cathedral in 2016.
Mass card of Fr. John Flanagan.
Courtesy of Sean Flanagan.
Fr. John Flanagan in 1928 with the Fairview troop
of the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (founded 1927).
From British Pathe.
Fr. John Flanagan on the left.
Still from video above.
Archbishop of Dublin
lays foundation stone of the new Church of Marino, 1926.
From British Pathe.
This would be
Fr. John Flanagan on the right.
Still from video above.
Archbishop of Dublin
blesses and opens the new Church at Marino, 7 Oct 1928.
From British Pathe.
This would be
Fr. John Flanagan (left)
assisting the Archbishop.
Still from video above.
Aerial view of
Marino church, maybe c.1935.
See full size.
From here.
Modern 3D aerial view of
Marino church.
See full size.
From Google Maps.
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