Timothy Shanley

Fr Timothy Shanley (1781-1835) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest notable for his political dissent against the Kingdom of Great Britain during the Irish Rebellion of 1798.[1][2]

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.[3]

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 gravesite on Good Friday.[4]

References
  1. Illingworth, Ruth (2016-12-08). Little Book of Westmeath. The History Press. ISBN 978-0-7509-8155-2.
  2. "Carrick Well". dúchas.ie. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  3. "Rochfortbridge church celebrating 150 years". Westmeath Examiner. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  4. "Good Friday at Shanley's Grave". Westmeath Examiner. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
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