Byrne, Aidan, 1887-1963, Capuchin brother

William Byrne was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, on 6 July 1887. He joined the Capuchin Franciscans on 23 May 1908 and took Aidan as his religious name. He made his solemn profession on 12 October 1912. For many years he was associated with the House of Studies at St. Bonaventure’s in Cork. He was later appointed a Brother Questor and collected alms to support the friars for over twenty years. He died in Dublin on 1 June 1963 and was buried in the Capuchin plot in Glasnevin Cemetery.

Baptismal name: William Byrne
Religious name: Br. Aidan Byrne OFM Cap.
Date of birth: 6 July 1887
Place of birth: Duffy’s Gate, Enniscorthy, County Wexford (Diocese of Ferns)
Name of father: Edward Byrne (Painter)
Name of mother: Mary Byrne (née Atkins)
Date of reception into the Capuchin Order: 23 May 1908
Date of first profession: 8 Sept. 1909
Date of final profession: 12 Oct. 1912
Date of death: 1 June 1963
Place of death: Bons Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, Dublin
Place of burial: Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin