What is recorded here
Richard Phelan is a birthplace in Ballyragget, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Perhaps a Catholic bishop emerged from that soil in 1828, carrying the weight of faith into a world that needed structure. Maybe his life bridged generations, shaping minds long after his death in 1904. Imagine the quiet strength of a place that birthed such influence, where ordinary days hid extraordinary purpose.
Why this person is known: Catholic bishop (1828–1904)
- Birthplace
- Ballyragget
Places near here
Enclosure in BallyraggetEnclosure · 94 yd
Ballyragget Lodgehouse · 309 yd
vent pipevent pipe · 403 yd
Ballyragget Cas.Castle, tower house · 437 yd
QuarryEnclosure · 883 yd
Donaghmore WellSpring · 1345 yd
Moat Castle (site of)Archaeological place · 1.5 mi
Graveyard in SraleaghGraveyard · 1.5 mi
Anker's IslandIsland · 2.2 mi
Emma Jane Browne-ClaytonMemorial · 4.4 mi
Red horse-chestnutRed horse-chestnut · 4.5 mi
Freshford LoopWalking route · 5.0 miOther information
Photo: Pittsburgh Sisters of Mercy · Public domain