Deceased
Parish Of Birth
Murragh and Templemartin
Colleges Attended
St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth Co Kildare, Ireland
Details Of Ordination
St. Patrick’s College Chapel, Maynooth, Co.Kildare
23/6/1929
Appointments
Retired ex St. Raphael’s, Youghal : 11/1972
Chaplain, St. Raphael’s, Youghal : 21/9/1962 – 11/1972
Chaplain, Honan Home : 23/3/1962 – 21/9/1962
Chaplain, Lota : 9/9/1961 – 23/3/1962
Chaplain, Our Lady’s Hospital : 12/4/1961 – 9/9/1961
Chaplain, St. Finbarr’s Hospital (1) : 12/9/1943 – 12/4/1961
Chaplain, St. Maries of the Isle : 1/8/1936 – 12/9/1943
Beal Ath’n Ghaorthaigh CC : 6/1/1935 – 1/8/1936
Chaplain, Presentation Convent, Bandon : 1933 – 6/1/1935
Ministry Abroad/Cardiff : 1929 – 1933
Notes
He had a great interest in local history and for many years contributed articles on that subject to the diocesan magazine –‘The Fold’. One of his best known publications was: History of West Cork and the Diocese of Ross.
He was the author of ‘Beautiful City’ – one of Cork’s best loved songs.
Among the many anecdotes attaching to the memory of Fr Christy is his reputation of being the last priest in Ballingeary who did sick-calls on horseback.
For an insight into the life and times of Fr. Holland we would recommend: ‘The Fold’ – May 1980 to May 1981.
Date Of Death
27/12/1991
Place Of Death
St. Paul’s, Bushmount, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Place Of Burial
St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Bandon, Co. Cork
Obituary
Concelebrated Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church. Bandon, Co. Cork.