File 3 - Poetry by Fr. Damascene McKenna OFM Cap.

Reference code

IE CA CP/2/3/3

Title

Poetry by Fr. Damascene McKenna OFM Cap.

Date(s)

  • c.1960-1965 (Creation)

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

12 items; Manuscript; Typescript

Name of creator

(20 March 1913-17 September 1967)

Biographical history

Baptismal name: Thomas McKenna
Religious name: Fr. Damascene McKenna OFM Cap.
Date of birth: 20 Mar. 1913
Place of birth: Londonbridge Road, Sandymount, Dublin
Name of father: Patrick McKenna
Name of mother: Sarah McKenna (née Moran)
Date of reception into the ... »

Scope and content

Draft poetry submitted by Fr. Damascene McKenna OFM Cap. (1913-1967) for publication in 'The Father Mathew Record'. The poem titles include ‘Song of Silvertown’, ‘To Sandra’, and ‘Prescription Humming’.