The Right Reverend Martin Drennan BA, STL, LSS | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator Emeritus of Kilfenora | |
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| Diocese | Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora |
| Installed | 2005 |
| Term ended | 2016 |
| Predecessor | James McLoughlin |
| Successor | Brendan Kelly |
| Other post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin and Titular Bishop of Aquae Regiae 1997–2005 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 16 July 1968 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 21 September 1997 (Bishop) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martin Drennan 2 January 1944 Piltown, County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | 26 November 2022 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Martin Drennan (2 January 1944 – 26 November 2022) was an Irish Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Galway and Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Kilfenora. Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 29 July 2016.[1]
Drennan died on 26 November 2022, at the age of 78.[2]
- ^ "Two bishops stand down on health grounds". RTE. 29 July 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Retired Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan passes away at the age of 78". Galway Bay FM. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.