Thomas Keogh

Thomas Keogh was a Roman Catholic priest who became Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. He was born in Gurteen, Skeoghvosteen, Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny in 1884. In 1898, he enrolled in St. Josephs's Academy in Bagenalstown, operated by the De La Salle Brothers.[1] He studied for the priesthood in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, and was ordained in 1909.[2]

Bishop Keogh served on the staff of St. Patrick's, Carlow College (1911-1932) and as Vice-President (1921-1932), before being appointed parish priest of Portarlington, County Laois.[citation needed]

He was appointed Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin succeeding Dr. Matthew Cullen on 8 August, and consecrated 18 October 1936. He retired 25 September 1967, and died on 22 May 1969.[3]

References

  1. ^ De La Salle Brothers www.bangalstownparish.ie.
  2. ^ Bishop Thomas Keogh Delaney Archive.
  3. ^ Bishop Thomas Keogh of Kildare and Leighlin Delany Archive Flickr account.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin
1936–1967 		Succeeded by

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