14th of 15 children in his family.
1885, skated in competition at Montreal Carnaval
1892, became pro skater after claiming Amateur Champion of the World in Ottawa (1891)
Gave demos in Europe & introduced hockey to Paris, London, Glasgow
Won medals in Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Budapest, Lyons, Munich, N.Y.
1895, wrote "Figure and Fancy Skating" published in London
1898, won Professional Championships of the World in Vienna
1900, wrote "Lessons in Skating", first skating handbook by Canadian
One book dedicated to Lady Minto, his skating partner for 9 seasons
Founded Minto Skating Club of Ottawa
1913, performed in Kingston amid lighted candles on ice at Queen's University
1919, wrote "A Guide to Artistic Skating", contains A.G. Sheill poem dedicated to him
Moved to Toronto at some point
Painted water colours and had art gallery in Montreal

Children of George MEAGHER and Irene ERLY are:
RHODA IRENE MEAGHER, b. February 26, 1915, Edinburgh, Scotland; d. July 8, 1984, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
INEZ FRANCES MEAGHER, b. July 16, 1917.
FREDERICK GEORGE MEAGHER, b. April 4, 1918.
RITA ELIZABETH MEAGHER, b. November 26, 1919.
NORMA CATHERINE MEAGHER, b. December 23, 1923.
EDNA LYDIA MEAGHER, b. August 14, 1927.