Francis Sheehy, a native of Dromcollogher, Co Limerick. [1]
Francis grew up with his brothers Brian, William and Roger before seeking his independence by acquiring an estate in Glenaneiry, near the picturesque Nire valley at the foot of the Comeragh Mountains in Co. Waterford. Having settled there, Francis married a member of the Power family of Bawnfune outside Clonmel.