George was from Drumgaze just outside Scotshouse in County Monaghan. He was a family man and a hard working farmer all of his life. He married Voilet Currin and they went on to have 4 children and were happily married for over 50 years. George was a good family man and was very fond of all of his grandchildren. He loved to work in his garden and had a great talent for growing vegetables and flowers. George liked to read and was a regular church goer. He was a good friend and neighbour to all.
“The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want;
He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me
The quiet waters by.”