Padre Moloney/2nd Leinster Reg.

[Ed A W]

Hi Mark,

My name is Ed.  I've emailed Trish a couple of photos of the padre. He was one of my mother's uncles. Would be interested in swapping details about the Molony family. I know a fair bit about them but there are a few blanks. I have photos of his father Michael, his brother Jim and sister Mary Catherine.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers,

Ed

[Mark.S]

Hi Ed,

Thanks for yours.

I have not written-up my own notes on the Padre yet, and do not have anything substantive additional to what is already on the WWW (I suspect that yourself and Trish have covered all those sources by now?) - however I might be able to answer specific questions pertaining to his medals and military service if that helps. I can also forward copies of his medal roll entries etc, as well as a better quality image of his medal group. If that helps then fire away.

If possible I would like a copy of the image you have of him in uniform - I will send you a separate PM with my email address for sending that as possible.

Considering the present day crisis in Iraq / Kurdistan, it's sobering coincidence that we are here talking about a Padre who was once the Senior Chaplain and Vicar-General, Mesopotamia  Expetionary Force back in circa 1198-1920!

I look forward to hearing back from you when you can.

In the meantime best wishes.

Mark

[Ed A W]

Hi Mark,

I must confess to finding your interest intriguing. Are you from the Spellissy side of the family? The padre's father Michael Molony married a Catherine Spellissy. He was a customs and excise officer. I would be happy to email any photos you want.

Cheers,

Ed.

[Mark.S]

Hi Ed,

Thanks for yours - I sent you my email contact addres by Private Message (PM) yesterday, so please check your PM inbox tray for that.

I am not related to the Molony's (or Spellissy's) in any way - my interest is just with Padre John Patrick Molony O.B.E., M.C., and his military service, only because I own the recipients medals.

Best wishes.

Mark