What is recorded here
Michael John O'Leary was born in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland on 29 September 1890, the son of Daniel and Margaret O'Leary, who owned a farm at Inchigeelagh near the town. His father was a fervent Irish nationalist and keen sportsman who participated in competitive weightlifting and football. Young Michael grew up in this vibrant household before joining the Royal Navy at sixteen, eventually rising to become a Victoria Cross recipient for destroying German barricades near Cuinchy during World War I.
Why this person is known: recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Birthplace
- Macroom
Places near here
Battle of Macroombattle · 1 yd
Saint Colman's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 37 yd
Macroom Post Officepost office · 63 yd
Macroom Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 369 yd
Macroom WalksVisitor information · 511 yd
Burial Gd (Disused)Burial ground · 983 yd
St Bernards WellHoly well · 1568 yd
Sessile OakSessile Oak · 1.3 mi
Ummera WoodWood · 1.3 mi
Mashanaglass Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.2 mi
Clonavrick CliffCliff · 3.2 mi
Priest MemorialMemorial · 4.9 miOther information
Photo: photographer not identified. UK Govt. · Public domain