Sr. M. David Mannion, Columban Sister

In 1955, Sr. Mary David Mannion of Milltown left Ireland to help set up a medical clinic in post-war Korea. As a doctor, she saved countless lives, trained nurses, and brought compassion to devastated communities.

After decades of missionary and medical work, she returned to Milltown in later life—briefly making national headlines for transferring a pub license left in her care. But Sr. David’s legacy is far deeper: one of service, strength, and quiet courage.