William O'Reilly (educator)
William Joseph O'Reilly (1864–1937) was an Irish educator.
He was the eldest son and heir of Myles O'Reilly of Knock Abbey Castle (previously known as Thomastown Castle}, County Louth and was educated at Ushaw College and London University. In 1907 he was appointed Commissioner of Education in Ireland.[1]
His grandfather was also named William Joseph O'Reilly and served as MP for Dundalk from 1832–1835.
References[]
- ^ Burnand, Sir Francis Cowley (1908). The Catholic who's who and yearbook, p. 314 Burns & Oates
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