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Born
Born in Westcourt, Callan, Co.kilkenny -
Early working life
Edmund was an apprentice to his uncle in the business of trading and livestock. -
Married
Married to mary Elliot at waterford -
working with nano nangle
Nano Nagle was the founder of the presentation of the sisters. Edmund helped establish charity work. To get experience for himself. -
establishment of first school
Drawing inspiration from Nano Nagle, Edmund renovated some property, and set up his first school for the ‘down and out’ children. New school called mount sion in Ireland. -
builds monastery
Monastery opened in Mount Sion school. This was built because of the success in a new street school leading to a more permanent building. -
Takes vows as member of the Diocesan Society
Edmund and 7 other companions took their vows to become brothers of the presentation. -
Brothers continue work across Ireland
1809- 700 students attended the school mount sion -
first school opened
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Presentation Brothers become known as Christian Brothers and continue educating
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Death of wife
The announcement of marys death was made in four newspapers again indicative of the prominence of the family. As was the case with so much of Edmund's life there is nothing in writing by him of the effect this had on him but his actions speak volumes.