Anna Maria Desmond (Sister Benigna), 1839-1921, born Bantry, Co. Cork, pioneer of Girl’s Education, Townsville, Australia. – West Cork History

Anna Maria Desmond (Sister Benigna), 1839-1921, born Bantry, Co. Cork, pioneer of Girl’s Education, Townsville, Australia.

She was born in Bantry, her father was Patrick Desmond a lawyer and her mother Esther Jagoe. On her mother’s … Continue reading Anna Maria Desmond (Sister Benigna), 1839-1921, born Bantry, Co. Cork, pioneer of Girl’s Education, Townsville, Australia.