McGirr, Macartan, 1895-1954, Capuchin priest

Baptismal name: Patrick McGirr
Religious name: Fr. Macartan McGirr OFM Cap.
Date of birth: 4 May 1894
Place of birth: Ballygawley, County Tyrone
Name of father: Henry McGirr (Farmer)
Name of mother: Isabella McGirr (née Montague)
Date of reception into the Capuchin Order: 27 Aug. 1914
Date of first profession: 15 Oct. 1915
Date of final profession: 15 Oct. 1918
Date of ordination (as priest): 29 June 1923
Educational attainments: BA (1919)
Date of death: 31 Oct. 1954
Place of death: Capuchin Hostel, Raheny, County Dublin
Place of burial: Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin