Council of Priests - Archdiocese of Dublin

The Council of Priests is an advisory body to the Archbishop of Dublin. It comprises elected and nominated members of priests of the Archdiocese. The Council meets for a minimum of six times a year and advises on a range of issues and gives direction on pastoral initiatives.

The 19th Council of Priests

Deanery Representatives

Blanchardstown
Fr Damian Mcneice

Blessington
Fr Joseph Ryan

Bray
Fr Des Hayden

Cullenswood
Fr Paul Glennon

Donnybrook
Canon Liam Belton

Fingal North
Fr John Collins

Fingal South East
Fr Gerry Corcoran

Fingal South West
Fr Richard Hyland

Howth
Canon John Flaherty

Maynooth
Fr Aidan Kieran

North City Centre
Fr Paul Churchill

South City Centre
Fr Fergal Macdonagh

South Dublin
Canon Martin Cosgrove

Tallaght
Fr John Kelly

Wicklow
Fr Michael Murphy

Religious Representatives

Fr John Callanan SJ
Fr Adrian Egan CSsR
Fr John Regan SAC
Fr Liam Tracey OSM

Seniors Representative

Fr Gerry Tanham

Extern

Fr Ubaldo Muhindo

Archbishop’s Personal Nominees

Fr John Dunphy
Fr Paddy Sweeney
Fr David Brough

Membra Nata

Bishop Paul Dempsey
Bishop Donal Roche
Fr Gareth Byrne VG, Moderator Of The Curia
Mgr Ciarán O’Carroll VG
Mgr John Dolan
Mgr Eoin Thynne
Canon Liam Rigney
Fr Richard Sheehy
Fr Paul Thornton

Chairperson

Fr Des Hayden

Vice-Chairperson

Fr Damian McNeice

Secretary

Fr Paul Glennon