Eugene O'Growney [SEP] date of death
Eugene O'Growney
Eugene O'Growney (; born 25 August 1863 at Ballyfallon, Athboy, County Meath d. 18 October 1899 in Los Angeles, California), was an Irish priest and scholar, and a key figure in the Gaelic revival of the late 19th century. 
Early life and education.
O'Growney was born near Athboy in County Meath where the Irish language had largely retreated from daly usage and neither of his parents spoke it. He became first became interested in the language at school in St. Finian's College and later again
Halloween Festival to celebrate Athboy's links to Halloween.
People.
- Frederick Harvey, recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Fr Eugene O'Growney, key figure in the Gaelic Revival
- John Gilroy, author and former Labour politician and member of Seanad Éireann
- Jamie McGrath, football player currently playing for Dundalk FC
- Nigel Connell, singer & songwriter, a finalist in The Voice Of Ireland (RTE)
See also.
- List of populated places in Ireland
Sources.
- Noel E.