Irish Times, 3 June 2000: Obituary
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https://humphrysfamilytree.com/ORahilly/aodogan.html
Born 22nd Sept 1904, Hove, Brighton.
His family went to USA, came back to Ireland 1909.
His family and Humphreys family were increasingly nationalist
He joined the Fianna Eireann with his brothers and Humphrey cousins.
His father The O'Rahilly co-founded the Irish Volunteers 1913.
He was educ C.U.S., Leeson St, Dublin, there at 1914.
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Aodogán's father was killed fighting in 1916 Rising.
He was educ Mount St Benedict, Gorey, Co.Wexford, there as at 1918-19.
He fought on Republican side in Civil War 1922.
He was educ UCD, missed a year due to taking part in Civil War. BSc 1925, BE 1926, 1st class hons in Mech and Electrical Eng.
Engineer, businessman, went into business 1929 making roofing tiles. Established the Weatherwell Tile factory.
He ran for the Dail for Fianna Fail in Dublin South in the 1932 election. Not elected.
He mar 30th Jan 1934 to Marion O'Connor [Irish-American, born 10th Oct 1905, born in US, poss. Philadelphia].
She was dau of Michael Joseph O'Connor, of the area of Drumhierny, near Leitrim village, Co.Leitrim (see map). He emigrated to New York as a boy. The story is he was caught poaching at the local manor, Drumhierny Lodge, said would come back and buy it, and he did.
Drumhierny Lodge is now derelict. See [Irish Country Houses].
Aodogán and Marion lived Moreen, Clondalkin, Co.Dublin (junction of Belgard Rd and Naas Rd, opposite Newlands golf course, townland of Mooreenaruggan). They spelt house "Moreen", but it is now spelt "Mooreen".
The house was built 1936. Aodogán listed as living there by [Thom's, 1938].
The house website says: "In 1932, in America" [Aodogán and Marion] "purchased plans for use in building their new home, Mooreen House. The design was already famous and had been awarded the title House of the Year, and a full-scale replica was constructed in Macy's New York Department Store."
Aodogán was a highly successful businessman, extensive interests in manufacturing and shipping.
He helped develop peat production in Ireland. He served on Board of Directors of Bord na Móna (formerly the Turf Development Board) from 1936 to 1974. The original state interest in peat had begun in 1933. Turf Development Board established 1936. Bord na Móna established as a statutory body 1946. Aodogán was not a co-founder, rather he was brought in as a Director early on.
Peat became very important in WW2, when lack of shipping meant Ireland had to produce its own energy.
He went to Soviet Union in 1950s to advise them on peat production.
He was appointed by De Valera to University Commission c.1957/58. In the minority report he proposed that UCD (then in the city centre) should merge with TCD to form a single non-sectarian university.
He was personally denounced for this in Lenten Pastoral by Archbishop McQuaid. See Irish Times 18 Dec 1999.
Chairman of Bord na Móna 1959 to 1974.
In 1959 he bought and revived Greenore Port, Co.Louth (on Carlingford Lough, opposite NI).
He formed Greenore Ferry Services (Director, Greenore Ferry Services Ltd). He planted one of the largest modern private forestry plantations in Ireland.
The Taoiseach Sean Lemass sent Marion a telegram of condolence when her father died 1961. See [NAI] s 16768B/61.
Aodogán received Hon D.Litt. from NUI for contribution to industry and business. This was 4 Apr 1974 apparently according to [P106/309], NOT 1972.
He retired from Bord na Móna 1974.
He wrote biography of his father, 1991, age 86 yrs.
He presented his papers to [UCD] 1991, indexed 1993.
Aodogán and Marion celebrated 60th wedding anniversary Jan 1994.
Marion died at home in Moreen, Wed 14th Sept 1994, age 88 yrs,
funeral Sat 17th Sept, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
Aodogán lived Moreen to death.
He died Wed 31st May 2000, age 95 yrs, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin,
funeral Sat 3rd June, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
See obituary, Irish Times, 3rd June 2000.
Aodogán and Marion had issue:
4.Ronan O'Rahilly,
founder of the most famous and influential pirate radio station, Radio Caroline 1964,
====
Credit member Shevlin Moore McCann [ 49309870 ] for link to mother Nancy.
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====
https://humphrysfamilytree.com/ORahilly/aodogan.html
Born 22nd Sept 1904, Hove, Brighton.
His family went to USA, came back to Ireland 1909.
His family and Humphreys family were increasingly nationalist
He joined the Fianna Eireann with his brothers and Humphrey cousins.
His father The O'Rahilly co-founded the Irish Volunteers 1913.
He was educ C.U.S., Leeson St, Dublin, there at 1914.
=====
Aodogán's father was killed fighting in 1916 Rising.
He was educ Mount St Benedict, Gorey, Co.Wexford, there as at 1918-19.
He fought on Republican side in Civil War 1922.
He was educ UCD, missed a year due to taking part in Civil War. BSc 1925, BE 1926, 1st class hons in Mech and Electrical Eng.
Engineer, businessman, went into business 1929 making roofing tiles. Established the Weatherwell Tile factory.
He ran for the Dail for Fianna Fail in Dublin South in the 1932 election. Not elected.
He mar 30th Jan 1934 to Marion O'Connor [Irish-American, born 10th Oct 1905, born in US, poss. Philadelphia].
She was dau of Michael Joseph O'Connor, of the area of Drumhierny, near Leitrim village, Co.Leitrim (see map). He emigrated to New York as a boy. The story is he was caught poaching at the local manor, Drumhierny Lodge, said would come back and buy it, and he did.
Drumhierny Lodge is now derelict. See [Irish Country Houses].
Aodogán and Marion lived Moreen, Clondalkin, Co.Dublin (junction of Belgard Rd and Naas Rd, opposite Newlands golf course, townland of Mooreenaruggan). They spelt house "Moreen", but it is now spelt "Mooreen".
The house was built 1936. Aodogán listed as living there by [Thom's, 1938].
The house website says: "In 1932, in America" [Aodogán and Marion] "purchased plans for use in building their new home, Mooreen House. The design was already famous and had been awarded the title House of the Year, and a full-scale replica was constructed in Macy's New York Department Store."
Aodogán was a highly successful businessman, extensive interests in manufacturing and shipping.
He helped develop peat production in Ireland. He served on Board of Directors of Bord na Móna (formerly the Turf Development Board) from 1936 to 1974. The original state interest in peat had begun in 1933. Turf Development Board established 1936. Bord na Móna established as a statutory body 1946. Aodogán was not a co-founder, rather he was brought in as a Director early on.
Peat became very important in WW2, when lack of shipping meant Ireland had to produce its own energy.
He went to Soviet Union in 1950s to advise them on peat production.
He was appointed by De Valera to University Commission c.1957/58. In the minority report he proposed that UCD (then in the city centre) should merge with TCD to form a single non-sectarian university.
He was personally denounced for this in Lenten Pastoral by Archbishop McQuaid. See Irish Times 18 Dec 1999.
Chairman of Bord na Móna 1959 to 1974.
In 1959 he bought and revived Greenore Port, Co.Louth (on Carlingford Lough, opposite NI).
He formed Greenore Ferry Services (Director, Greenore Ferry Services Ltd). He planted one of the largest modern private forestry plantations in Ireland.
The Taoiseach Sean Lemass sent Marion a telegram of condolence when her father died 1961. See [NAI] s 16768B/61.
Aodogán received Hon D.Litt. from NUI for contribution to industry and business. This was 4 Apr 1974 apparently according to [P106/309], NOT 1972.
He retired from Bord na Móna 1974.
He wrote biography of his father, 1991, age 86 yrs.
He presented his papers to [UCD] 1991, indexed 1993.
Aodogán and Marion celebrated 60th wedding anniversary Jan 1994.
Marion died at home in Moreen, Wed 14th Sept 1994, age 88 yrs,
funeral Sat 17th Sept, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
Aodogán lived Moreen to death.
He died Wed 31st May 2000, age 95 yrs, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin,
funeral Sat 3rd June, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
See obituary, Irish Times, 3rd June 2000.
Aodogán and Marion had issue:
4.Ronan O'Rahilly,
founder of the most famous and influential pirate radio station, Radio Caroline 1964,
====
Credit member Shevlin Moore McCann [ 49309870 ] for link to mother Nancy.
====
Irish Times, 3 June 2000: Obituary
====
https://humphrysfamilytree.com/ORahilly/aodogan.html
Born 22nd Sept 1904, Hove, Brighton.
His family went to USA, came back to Ireland 1909.
His family and Humphreys family were increasingly nationalist
He joined the Fianna Eireann with his brothers and Humphrey cousins.
His father The O'Rahilly co-founded the Irish Volunteers 1913.
He was educ C.U.S., Leeson St, Dublin, there at 1914.
=====
Aodogán's father was killed fighting in 1916 Rising.
He was educ Mount St Benedict, Gorey, Co.Wexford, there as at 1918-19.
He fought on Republican side in Civil War 1922.
He was educ UCD, missed a year due to taking part in Civil War. BSc 1925, BE 1926, 1st class hons in Mech and Electrical Eng.
Engineer, businessman, went into business 1929 making roofing tiles. Established the Weatherwell Tile factory.
He ran for the Dail for Fianna Fail in Dublin South in the 1932 election. Not elected.
He mar 30th Jan 1934 to Marion O'Connor [Irish-American, born 10th Oct 1905, born in US, poss. Philadelphia].
She was dau of Michael Joseph O'Connor, of the area of Drumhierny, near Leitrim village, Co.Leitrim (see map). He emigrated to New York as a boy. The story is he was caught poaching at the local manor, Drumhierny Lodge, said would come back and buy it, and he did.
Drumhierny Lodge is now derelict. See [Irish Country Houses].
Aodogán and Marion lived Moreen, Clondalkin, Co.Dublin (junction of Belgard Rd and Naas Rd, opposite Newlands golf course, townland of Mooreenaruggan). They spelt house "Moreen", but it is now spelt "Mooreen".
The house was built 1936. Aodogán listed as living there by [Thom's, 1938].
The house website says: "In 1932, in America" [Aodogán and Marion] "purchased plans for use in building their new home, Mooreen House. The design was already famous and had been awarded the title House of the Year, and a full-scale replica was constructed in Macy's New York Department Store."
Aodogán was a highly successful businessman, extensive interests in manufacturing and shipping.
He helped develop peat production in Ireland. He served on Board of Directors of Bord na Móna (formerly the Turf Development Board) from 1936 to 1974. The original state interest in peat had begun in 1933. Turf Development Board established 1936. Bord na Móna established as a statutory body 1946. Aodogán was not a co-founder, rather he was brought in as a Director early on.
Peat became very important in WW2, when lack of shipping meant Ireland had to produce its own energy.
He went to Soviet Union in 1950s to advise them on peat production.
He was appointed by De Valera to University Commission c.1957/58. In the minority report he proposed that UCD (then in the city centre) should merge with TCD to form a single non-sectarian university.
He was personally denounced for this in Lenten Pastoral by Archbishop McQuaid. See Irish Times 18 Dec 1999.
Chairman of Bord na Móna 1959 to 1974.
In 1959 he bought and revived Greenore Port, Co.Louth (on Carlingford Lough, opposite NI).
He formed Greenore Ferry Services (Director, Greenore Ferry Services Ltd). He planted one of the largest modern private forestry plantations in Ireland.
The Taoiseach Sean Lemass sent Marion a telegram of condolence when her father died 1961. See [NAI] s 16768B/61.
Aodogán received Hon D.Litt. from NUI for contribution to industry and business. This was 4 Apr 1974 apparently according to [P106/309], NOT 1972.
He retired from Bord na Móna 1974.
He wrote biography of his father, 1991, age 86 yrs.
He presented his papers to [UCD] 1991, indexed 1993.
Aodogán and Marion celebrated 60th wedding anniversary Jan 1994.
Marion died at home in Moreen, Wed 14th Sept 1994, age 88 yrs,
funeral Sat 17th Sept, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
Aodogán lived Moreen to death.
He died Wed 31st May 2000, age 95 yrs, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin,
funeral Sat 3rd June, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
See obituary, Irish Times, 3rd June 2000.
Aodogán and Marion had issue:
4.Ronan O'Rahilly,
founder of the most famous and influential pirate radio station, Radio Caroline 1964,
====
Credit member Shevlin Moore McCann [ 49309870 ] for link to mother Nancy.
====
====
https://humphrysfamilytree.com/ORahilly/aodogan.html
Born 22nd Sept 1904, Hove, Brighton.
His family went to USA, came back to Ireland 1909.
His family and Humphreys family were increasingly nationalist
He joined the Fianna Eireann with his brothers and Humphrey cousins.
His father The O'Rahilly co-founded the Irish Volunteers 1913.
He was educ C.U.S., Leeson St, Dublin, there at 1914.
=====
Aodogán's father was killed fighting in 1916 Rising.
He was educ Mount St Benedict, Gorey, Co.Wexford, there as at 1918-19.
He fought on Republican side in Civil War 1922.
He was educ UCD, missed a year due to taking part in Civil War. BSc 1925, BE 1926, 1st class hons in Mech and Electrical Eng.
Engineer, businessman, went into business 1929 making roofing tiles. Established the Weatherwell Tile factory.
He ran for the Dail for Fianna Fail in Dublin South in the 1932 election. Not elected.
He mar 30th Jan 1934 to Marion O'Connor [Irish-American, born 10th Oct 1905, born in US, poss. Philadelphia].
She was dau of Michael Joseph O'Connor, of the area of Drumhierny, near Leitrim village, Co.Leitrim (see map). He emigrated to New York as a boy. The story is he was caught poaching at the local manor, Drumhierny Lodge, said would come back and buy it, and he did.
Drumhierny Lodge is now derelict. See [Irish Country Houses].
Aodogán and Marion lived Moreen, Clondalkin, Co.Dublin (junction of Belgard Rd and Naas Rd, opposite Newlands golf course, townland of Mooreenaruggan). They spelt house "Moreen", but it is now spelt "Mooreen".
The house was built 1936. Aodogán listed as living there by [Thom's, 1938].
The house website says: "In 1932, in America" [Aodogán and Marion] "purchased plans for use in building their new home, Mooreen House. The design was already famous and had been awarded the title House of the Year, and a full-scale replica was constructed in Macy's New York Department Store."
Aodogán was a highly successful businessman, extensive interests in manufacturing and shipping.
He helped develop peat production in Ireland. He served on Board of Directors of Bord na Móna (formerly the Turf Development Board) from 1936 to 1974. The original state interest in peat had begun in 1933. Turf Development Board established 1936. Bord na Móna established as a statutory body 1946. Aodogán was not a co-founder, rather he was brought in as a Director early on.
Peat became very important in WW2, when lack of shipping meant Ireland had to produce its own energy.
He went to Soviet Union in 1950s to advise them on peat production.
He was appointed by De Valera to University Commission c.1957/58. In the minority report he proposed that UCD (then in the city centre) should merge with TCD to form a single non-sectarian university.
He was personally denounced for this in Lenten Pastoral by Archbishop McQuaid. See Irish Times 18 Dec 1999.
Chairman of Bord na Móna 1959 to 1974.
In 1959 he bought and revived Greenore Port, Co.Louth (on Carlingford Lough, opposite NI).
He formed Greenore Ferry Services (Director, Greenore Ferry Services Ltd). He planted one of the largest modern private forestry plantations in Ireland.
The Taoiseach Sean Lemass sent Marion a telegram of condolence when her father died 1961. See [NAI] s 16768B/61.
Aodogán received Hon D.Litt. from NUI for contribution to industry and business. This was 4 Apr 1974 apparently according to [P106/309], NOT 1972.
He retired from Bord na Móna 1974.
He wrote biography of his father, 1991, age 86 yrs.
He presented his papers to [UCD] 1991, indexed 1993.
Aodogán and Marion celebrated 60th wedding anniversary Jan 1994.
Marion died at home in Moreen, Wed 14th Sept 1994, age 88 yrs,
funeral Sat 17th Sept, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
Aodogán lived Moreen to death.
He died Wed 31st May 2000, age 95 yrs, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin,
funeral Sat 3rd June, bur Esker cemetery, Lucan.
See obituary, Irish Times, 3rd June 2000.
Aodogán and Marion had issue:
4.Ronan O'Rahilly,
founder of the most famous and influential pirate radio station, Radio Caroline 1964,
====
Credit member Shevlin Moore McCann [ 49309870 ] for link to mother Nancy.
====
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