This is my great grandfather on my fathers side. He was married to a mary or Minnie ODonovan , they had 4 children 3 boys (William,Michael and Patrick) 1 girl, (kathleen),the girl died as a young child i think. I dont know much about his career as a coast guard only that at some stage he was moved to Ballycotton co.cork.
As the family story goes, Patrick was born Fouhy(not sure of spelling?). On entering the coast guard his name was mistaken for Fahey. Im not sure how accurate this story is and would love any information someone may have on my great grandfather.