What is recorded here
James O'Reilly is a birthplace in Lisgrea, County Cavan, Ireland. Perhaps the boy who left there at nineteen carried that red soil in his boots until he wore it into American cathedrals. Maybe he still smells of wet grass and church incense when he dreams.
Why this person is known: Irish/American Catholic bishop (1855–1934)
- Birthplace
- Lisgrea
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Carraig-na-SasanacNamed rock · 1.4 mi
The Great FamineMemorial · 1.6 mi
Doon Wet WoodlandWood · 1.6 mi
Tober UltanHoly well · 1.8 mi
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