Mary McDonald was born on 11 May 1922 at Proby's Row, Arklow, County Wicklow. She was the eldest daughter of James McDonald, a sailor, and Sarah Kavanagh. Early Life & Primary Sources
Her birth was registered in the district of Arklow on 30 June 1922. The entry confirms her birth at Proby's Row, Arklow. Her father is recorded as James McDonald (Sailor) of Proby's Row, and her mother as Sarah McDonald, formerly Kavanagh. The birth was reported by R. Slevin of Tyndall's Lane, present at birth.
Recorded as a three-year-old child residing with her mother Sarah and siblings (John, Thomas, and Mary Jane) at House 14, Proby's Row, Arklow.
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