Bishop Michael Duignan. Bishop Michael Duignan of Clonfert and Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora has announced new appointments for the dioceses. The diocesan changes are as follows:
Fr Pat Kenny PP to retire as PP of New Inn and Bullaun. Effective from June 30, 2026.
Fr Declan McInerney PP Eyrecourt, Clonfert, Meelick and Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert to be PP of the Parish of New Inn and Bullaun and to provide Sacramental Ministry at Bon Secours Hospital, Galway. Effective from August 31, 2026.
Fr Kieran O Rourke PP Woodford and Looscaun to be PP of Eyrecourt, Clonfert, Meelick, PP of Lusmagh, Episcopal Chaplain at Emmanuel House of Providence and Rector of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert. Effective from August 31, 2026.
Over the next months, Bishop Duignan will be engaging with the Parish Pastoral Councils and Parish Finance Committees of the various parish communities involved to plan for the future.