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Sister Majella Dawson
Margaret Mary Dawson was born on 16 May, 1914, in Lislea, Ireland. Her parents were Peter and Brigid Dawson (nee Quinn). Margaret Mary was the third child in a family of five, the eldest her brother Joe, and her sisters Maureen, Bridie, and Joan who was born in New Zealand.
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Sister Joan Flannery
Agnes Imelda Flannery was born in Makikihi, Waimate, on 23 April, 1921, into a family of six siblings – all born within nine years. Their parents were John and and Mary Ellen Flannery (nee O’Grady)...
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Sister Mary Gallagher
After her Profession in 1958 Sister Mary worked in the different Homes of Compassion before going to Loreto Hall to obtain her teacher ‘C’ Certificate.