14 Facts About James Magauran

At one point, Magauran was invited to testified before the British Parliament about conditions in Ireland.

James Magauran was born in Moneensauran in County Cavan, Ireland between 1769 and 1771.

James Magauran belonged to the Magauran family of Glangevlin, County Cavan, of whom many men became priests.

In 1789, James Magauran attended the University of Salamanca in Spain.

On his return to Ireland, James Magauran was appointed a curate in County Fermanagh.

James Magauran later became the Priest in charge of the Parish of Oughteragh, Ballinamore.

James Magauran was elected on 6 March 1815 and confirmed by Pope Pius VII on 12 March 1815.

James Magauran was known for his common sense, his administrative skills and for his mentoring of young priests.

James Magauran officiated the 8 AM mass every Sunday in Ballymahon.

James Magauran entertained the group with an account of how O'Higgins bested Renehan in the debate.

In 1821, James Magauran traveled to Dublin for the visit of King George IV.

On 25 March 1825, James Magauran testified to a select committee of the Houses of Parliament, chaired by Lord Palmerston, about conditions in Ireland.

James Magauran died on either 3 June or 25 June 1829 at Ballymahon, County Longford.

James Magauran was interred in the church in that town.