Laurence O'Donnell

Laurence O'Donnell (1777 – 29 June 1855) was a Roman Catholic Bishop of Galway, starting in 1844; he was appointed September 26, and consecrated October 28.

Born in Oldchapel, Oughterard, Co. Galway, Laurence entered St. Patrick's College, Maynooth in 1800 to train for the priesthood.[1]

Prior to his appointment as Bishop, Fr. O'Donnell served as chaplain to Galway Gaol, and he witnessed many executions. He was also served as parish priest of St. Nicholas West (The Claddagh), Galway.

Bishop Galway died on the 29th June 1855, and was buried in his former parish of The Claddagh in the Dominican Fathers’ Burial Ground, in Galway.


References

  1. ↑ [https://moycullen.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/people/moycullen-parish-priests-in-famine-times/laurence-odonnell Laurence O'Donnell Bishop of Galway 1844-1855] by Treasa McMahon, Moycullen Heritage
  • "Bishop Laurence O'Donnell". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. [self-published]
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