John devoy biography

John Devoy (1842-1928)

Fenian, Political prisoner, Clan na Gael leader, Journalist and  Catalpa rescue director

John Devoy was born on September 3, 1842 at Greenhills between Kill and Johnstown in Co.

Kildare into a staunch nationalist family.

John devoy biography

His father was active in nationalist circles in Kildare and his grandfather, on his mother’s side, was a veteran of the 1798 Rising. 

At the onset of the famine in 1845 the family moved to Dublin.

Devoy received his education at the Christian Brothers O’Connell School on North Richmond Street and at the Model School in Marlborough Street. After completing his education he worked as a monitor (student teacher) at the Model School in Strand Street. 

 He later attended classes the Catholic University of Ireland in Dublin.  He also attended Irish classes where he came in contact with