Patrick Tierney

went to USA and served in the US Army in Europe during World War 1. because he knew how to serve mass, he became a chaplains orderly and never had to fire his gun! he was getting ready the altar in some unsuitable premises and found cigarette butts - and was told to sweep them up whether he put them there or not!

Used to send home money from USA but his father (Philip) banked all the money and bought him a farm at Crocklusty, Cavan. Cattle were kept on it and John Tierney (brother) used to go out from Bailieboro to check on cattle. Patrick came home to find all ready for him (unexpectedly).