Hugh Quigley

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Hugh Quigley

1819–1883

An Irish-born priest who turned his years among immigrants and miners in the United States into vivid, purposeful books. His writing blends pastoral concern, Irish identity, and a strong sense of everyday struggle.

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The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States.

The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States.

by Hugh Quigley

About the author

Born near Tulla, County Clare, in 1818 or 1819, he became a Roman Catholic priest and later built a career as both a missionary and an author. Sources agree that he was the son of Hugh Quigley and Mary Lynch, and that he was educated locally before continuing his studies for the priesthood.

Much of his working life unfolded in the United States. He served in several places, including California, where he ministered during the Gold Rush era and drew on that experience in his writing. His best-known books include The Cross and the Shamrock and The Irish Race in California and on the Pacific Coast, works that reflect his interest in Irish immigrant life, Catholic faith, and the social pressures faced by newcomers in America.

He died in 1883 in New York. A suitable verified portrait image was not clearly available from the sources checked, so no profile image is included.