Irene Casey was born in Taumarumui, New Zealand in 1890.
She was the first generation new Zealander,
born to Irish Catholic immigrants.
Irene's parents did not keep good health
and she dedicated much of her young adulthood
to their care and well-being.
After their deaths,
Irene opened a small dairy/general store
to cater for the needs of the growing population,
the railway workers, and those using the trains to travel.
She met Rewi Brennan, a train driver in 1919.
They married in 1920
and had 3 children:
Veronica b. 1922
Lawrence b. 1924
Vincent b. 1925.
She was the first generation new Zealander,
born to Irish Catholic immigrants.
Irene's parents did not keep good health
and she dedicated much of her young adulthood
to their care and well-being.
After their deaths,
Irene opened a small dairy/general store
to cater for the needs of the growing population,
the railway workers, and those using the trains to travel.
She met Rewi Brennan, a train driver in 1919.
They married in 1920
and had 3 children:
Veronica b. 1922
Lawrence b. 1924
Vincent b. 1925.
For reflection ...
Irene was an older mother.
What are the extra demands made on older parents?
Irene was an older mother.
What are the extra demands made on older parents?