Genealogy research by Mark Humphrys.
Dr. Alec Spain,
He
mar 30 July 1929
to Eileen O'Mara
[Eibhlin, born 7 Aug 1903].
She was
descendant
through Blennerhassett
of Edward III.
They lived 31 Lower Baggot St, Dublin, where Alec started a private practice.
Working Mater Hospital again as at 1938.
President of Blackrock College Union
1938.
Master of Holles St Hospital 1942-1948:
He was
Master of
Holles St Hospital
1942-1948 [plaque inside door].
Became
FRCOG.
Lived and had practice in 20 Fitzwilliam Square South,
Dublin [NOT 18].
Retired.
Went back to live in Cashel, Co.Tipperary, for some years,
having bought the Mullins shop.
Eileen opened an antiques shop next to Mullins' in Cashel.
Moved back to Dublin, lived Dundrum.
Eileen ran an antiques shop in Ranelagh.
Lived at some point at Faitealan, Carrick Hill, Malahide, N Co.Dublin.
In later years
the two of them were in a nursing home, Our Lady's Manor,
Bullock Harbour, Dalkey, Co.Dublin.
He died 24 Feb 1982, age 84 yrs.
Eileen died 20 Mar 1988, age 84 yrs.
Alec and Eileen
had issue:
Alec and Eileen's wedding, July 1929.
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Back LHS includes:
Steen,
Eithne (who married in Sept 1929),
Moll O'Sullivan.
Back RHS includes:
Jim Riordan, Jack Riordan and their mother Kat.
Centre RHS includes:
Fr. Paddy O'Mara, James O'Mara.
Alec and Eileen's wedding, 1929.
Portrait of Alec Spain.
Among portraits of the Masters in Holles St Hospital.
Photo 2021.
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See label.
Unveiling of portrait of Alec Spain.
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and full size.
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"A beautiful maiden - God knows why
Thought of me as quite a 'Guy'
Before her gaze I was weak as water
And so was wed with an O'Mara daughter."
- From a poem written by Alec to Eileen on their 40th anniversary, 1969.
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