Fr Edward Flanagan Priest, Missionary, Founder

This is a ten minute video about the life of Fr Edward J. Flanagan, Founder of Boystown, Nebraska. The particular focus of this video is on Fr. Flanagan's childhood and education in the Diocese of Elphin. Born at Leabeg, Ballymoe, on the border of Co. Roscommon and Co. Galway, Edward completed his second-level education at Summerhill College, Sligo. His cause for Beatification is currently being considered by the Holy See. Further information can be had from the Father Flanagan League https://fatherflanagan.org/