Pearse Cahill

Pearse Cahill (1917 – 7 December 2011) was an Irish aviation pioneer from Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland. His father started Iona National Airways in 1930 and Pearse operated the airline for many years.[1]

For the American politician, see Pierce Cahill.

Family

Cahill was married to Constance and had three children – Enda, Hugh and Peter.[2]

Aviation

In 1933, Cahill made his first solo flight at Kildonan.[3]

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References
  1. "Aviation pioneer Pearse Cahill dies aged 95". RTÉ News. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  2. "Death Notice Of Pearse Cahill, Skerries, Dublin, Ireland". RIP.ie. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  3. "A Wing and a Prayer". Spreading Our Wings - Programme 1. RTÉ Radio 1. 2011. Archived from the original on October 17, 2010. Retrieved 8 December 2011. Pearse
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