Mary Drohan

31 May 1913.

Mary Drohan, one of the foundation nurses, arrives at Our Lady’s Home just five days after Cissie McLaughlin. Mary was born at Ballarat, Victoria in 1878 and educated at the local convent. She was introduced to Eileen O’Connor by Rev Father Edward McGrath msc, who knew Mary’s brother, Rev Father Edward Drohan msc.

Mary was capable in every way and never wasted a minute of time. She was known for her sense of humour and culinary expertise, especially the ability to tempt Eileen to eat more.

She died on 24 December 1934, after serving the sick poor for 21 years.