Deceased
Parish Of Birth
Ardfield / Rathbarry
Colleges Attended
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth Co Kildare, Ireland
Details Of Ordination
St. Patrick’s College Chapel, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
21/5/1853
Appointments
Ardfield CC : 1857 – 1859
Cape Clear CC : 1853 – 1857
Notes
To distingish him from his younger cousin, Fr. Eugene O’Hea, Adm Leap, he was known as ‘Big Owen’.
He was also a cousin of Most Rev. Michael O’Hea, Bishop of Ross (1858-1876).
Date Of Death
9/4/1859
Place Of Burial
Rathbarry Cemetery, Co. Cork
Obituary
On Saturday the 9th inst. in the 33rd year of his age, deeply regretted by all who knew him, the Rev. Eugene O’Hea, C.C., of Ardfield and Rathbarry. His remains were conveyed to their last resting place in Rathbarry on Monday the 11th., attended by a countless multitude of friends, headed by the Bishop of Ross (Most Rev. Dr. Ml. O’Hea), and all the clergymen of the Diocese (Ross) – Cork Examiner, Wednesday, 20/4/1859.
Associated Links
His cousin, Fr. Eugene O’Hea, Adm.
His cousin, Most Rev. Michael O’Hea