Good day to everyone! I am hoping to find some thread of information of FATHER PATRICK O'MEALLY who was born in Limerick abt. 1800. He died on Aprl 17th, 1879. He was ordained into the priesthood in 1826, having spent 3 yrs. in Dunboyne. For 2 yrs. he was chaplin in the county jail in Limerick before joining the Killaloe diocese and became the curate in Kilmaley. He served in Toomevara & in Birr during the Crotty schism. He was parish priest in Mountshannon (1837-1846) building the parish church there on land donated by landlord Philip Reade. Parish priest in Shinrone (1846-1866) & Scariff (1866-1872). Would love to know anything abt. his life and his family. If anyone has any suggestions on where to go to find infomation I will follow any leads given. Thanks to all and good luck in your searches!! Debbie from Indiana where is extremely hot and humid at the moment.