Cashel and Emly diocesan appointments announced

Cashel and Emly diocesan appointments announced Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly of Cashel and Emly blesses the restored statue of Archbishop Patrick Leahy in the yard of the Cathedral of the Assumption, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Archbishop of Cashel and Emly Kieran O’Reilly has announced clerical appointments taking effect from the weekend of August 23-24. The appointments are as follows:

  • Fr Thomas Lanigan-Ryan, PP Ballina & Boher to undertake a one year sabbatical programme 2025 – 2026.
  • Fr Danny O’Gorman, PP Mullinahone, Adm. Drangan & Cloneen to become PP Ballina & Boher
  • Fr Jimmy O’Donnell, PP Killenaule & Moyglass to become Adm. Drangan & Cloneen
  • Fr Derry Quirke, PP Ballingarry to be Adm. of Mullinahone
  • Fr John Littleton, Director the Priory Institute, Tallaght, Dublin, to return to the archdiocese. Fr Littleton to undertake a sabbatical year 2025 – 2026.
  • Fr Joe Walsh, PP Anacarty & Donohill, to retire as part-time Chaplain to MIC, St Patrick’s Campus, Thurles.