John Dolan
John Dolan is an Offaly farmer who has gained recognition for his remarkable goose, Concepta, who has produced multiple clutches of goslings in a year. Dolan's affection for geese is evident as he champions their merits, having previously celebrated his hen, Marmalade, who set records for egg production. His connection to the local community is strong, especially as they embrace their reputation for prolific poultry.
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Recent news mentions
John Dolan was a late bibliophile who amassed a collection of 70,000 volumes.
Frank McNally on a surprise twist in the Drumcondra book skip saga – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-13
Anna Corrigan believes her two brothers John and William Dolan might be buried at the site.
Higgins ‘open’ to visiting Tuam mother and baby home site as he welcomes excavation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
John Dolan is believed by his sister Anna Corrigan to be one of the children buried at the former mother and baby institution in Tuam.
Tuam families can see ‘light at the end of a very long tunnel’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
John Dolan has a remarkable goose named Concepta, who has produced goslings on three separate occasions in the past year.
‘Nothing Concepta does surprises me any more’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
