Early & Private Life
Pat O'Callaghan was born in Knockanroe just outside Kanturk, County Cork in 1905. The youngest of three sons born to Paddy O'Callaghan and Jane Healy, he began his education at the age of two at Derrygallon national school. O'Callaghan progressed to secondary school in Kanturk and at the age of fifteen he won a scholarship to the Patrician Academy in Mallow. During his year in the Patrician Academy he cycled the 32-mile round trip from Derrygallon every day and he never missed a class. O'Callaghan subsequently studied medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin. Following his graduation in 1926 he joined the Royal Air Force Medical Service. He returned to Ireland in 1928 and set up his own medical practice in Clonmel, County Tipperary. Dr. Pat, as he was known to all, worked in Clonmel until his retirement in 1984. A special treat for small boys who attended his surgery was to view his gold medals. O'Callaghan was also a renowned field sports practitioner, greyhound trainer and storyteller.
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