Michael Kirwin Marble Mason

Emma willis visits an irish church decorated by a marble mason her four times great grandfather michael kirwan sr.

Michael kirwin marble mason. Overwhelmed when she sees her four times great grandfather s fine work she learns that this was a very new kind of work for an irish catholic craftsman as they were not. There was also a difference in the social station of the couple s fathers. Stone cutter and marble mason of dublin active from at least 1837. Michael kirwan sr was a stonecutter and marble mason whose altar for the franciscan church in henry street limerick was described in the catholic directory of 1848 as one of the most splendid pieces of irish manufacture.

Lyons co ireland april 12 2015 suddenly but peacefully michael beloved husband of the late yvonne and dear father of brendan lavinia and paul predeceased by his parents john and mary may. Harriet s father on the other hand was richard fowler who was recorded on the marriage certificate as a gentleman. Kirwan michael palmerstown and formerly of hyacinth street north strand fairview and late of j. Explore life stories offer condolences send flowers.

Sadly missed by his loving family. Shoreline media group obituaries and death notices for ludington michigan area. Big brother presenter emma willis was left shocked after discovering that an irish ancestor was a murderous orangeman who beat and tortured a catholic blacksmith and his son. In pettigrew oulton s dublin almanac for 1847 he appears in partnership with andrew kirwan.

Kirwan michael c born. Stone statuary and marble yards marble works marble chimney piece manufacturers. His altar for the franciscan church in henry street limerick was described in the catholic directory for 1848 as one of the most splendid. Michael kirwan was a catholic while harriet fowler was a protestant.