Michael Browne was born in Grangemockler, County Tipperary on May 06 1897. He joined the Order of Friars Preachers, commonly known as the Dominicans, in 1903. After studying at Rockwell College, the Dominican convent at the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, and the University of Fribourg, he was ordained to the priesthood on 21 May 1910. Cardinal Browne attended the Second Vatican Council from 1962 to 1965. He was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 1963 papal conclave that selected Pope Paul VI. From 20 January 1971 until his death, Browne served as Cardinal Protodeacon. He died in Rome, at age 83, and was buried in the priory cemetery in Tallaght, County Dublin, Ireland. The people of Grangemockler named the newly re-furbished Community Hall in hounour of their famous son Cardinal Browne..
Michael Hogan (1896–1920) was a Gaelic footballer, and one-time Captain of theTipperary GAA team. and was born in Grangemockler.
Hogan took part in a challenge match between Tipperary and Dublin at Croke Park onBloody Sunday, November 21, 1920. During the match, police entered the Park and opened fire on the crowd. Hogan was one of the 14 people killed. Hogan's name was given posthumously to the Hogan Stand at Croke Park, built in 1924.
Hogan took part in a challenge match between Tipperary and Dublin at Croke Park onBloody Sunday, November 21, 1920. During the match, police entered the Park and opened fire on the crowd. Hogan was one of the 14 people killed. Hogan's name was given posthumously to the Hogan Stand at Croke Park, built in 1924.