St Patrick's House, South Circular Road- COMPLETE

[craggagh]

Is anyone able to tell me the nature of establishment listed in the 1911 census as St Patrick's House on South Circular Road. I know it was run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, but would be grateful to learn why its residents were known as 'inmates'.

craggagh

[shanew147]

it's next to #45, St. Marks Terrace, on the Kilmainham section of Sth Circular Rd, and listed in Thom's 1914 as follows :

 J.M.J. Little Sisters of the Poor
  Home for the Aged,
  St. Patrick's House
   Sister Mary Stanislaus - superioress

'inmate' is the term often used by census forms for occupants of homes, institutions etc..



Shane

[craggagh]

Shane -

Thanks very much. I'm glad it was not something more sinister as I believe my greatgrandfather was in there.

Thanks again.

craggagh.

[gormangenealogy]

Some information and photo's here:

[craggagh]

 I've had a quick look at the website and there could be sinister connotations after all. Thanks for the information and link all the same.

craggagh.

[craggagh]

It would appear that St Patrick's House and St Patrick's Hospital are two entirely different establishments. Or am I mistaken?

craggagh.

[shanew147]

Since St. Patrick's on Sth. Circular Rd was a 'Home for the Aged' I assume there was a infirmary ward as part of it. There is a separate St. Patrick's a psychiatric hospital in Kilmainham..


Shane

[craggagh]

Shane -

Glad that seems to be cleared up. Once again, many thanks.

craggagh.

[craggagh]

The Little Sisters of the Poor, who ran St Patrick's House, have given me all the information I was looking for, and a bit more besides, from their records.

This post may now be considered completed and I would like to thank everyone for their assistance.

craggagh.