Thomas Delaney, Sergeant

Thomas Delaney, born 14th January 1877, in Tonacurra (Tóin na Cora), Parish of Killian, County Galway. His father was Edward Delaney who was married to Mary Barret possibly of Ballintava.  Thomas was a constable in the Royal Irish Constabulary, Service No. 59949, he started his service aged 23 on the 2nd January 1901 and ended aged 44 on the 20th April 1922. He measured 5 feet 9½ inches tall. First served in Mayo NR 10 July 190, then transferred to Castlebaldwin Barracks, Co. Sligo in 1910 and from there to Rathmullen Barracks, Co. Donegal in 1911 and finished his service in 1921 at Killybegs Station. On the 27th January 1912 he married Margaret Mullin of Drumbane, Co. Galway. Promoted to Sergeant on 1st March 1921. He lived with his wife and children in the townland of Dunkineely, Co. Donegal. He was survived by his children Bridget Josephine Meskell (nee Delaney) of Castleconnell, Paddy Delaney of Ballinasloe, Mary Ellen (May) Delaney of Bognor Regis, Tom Delaney of San Jose, Margaret (Dolly) Delaney of Cornwall. His other child, John Francis Delaney, born April 1926, died 2 weeks old. Thomas died aged 52 from pneumonia on the 10th of March in the Fever Hospital, Donegal Rd., Donegal town.