He obtained first place in his final exams and was awarded the Findlater Scholarship.
He was a member of Skibbereen Urban District Council for a number of years.
He was the first Cork man to hold the Presidency of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland.
[2] Wolfe was a solicitor who also owned the Cork County Eagle and Munster Advertiser newspaper.
[6] He died at his residence, "Norton", Skibbereen, and is buried in Aughadown Cemetery.