Father Michael Martin Clancy OSA (1868–1931) was an Irish-Australian Roman Catholic priest. He was the first resident Parish Priest in Geraldton, a town and parish in North Queensland, Australia. He was an inspirational parish priest who developed the Parish, established Catholic education in the Johnstone River district and built Innisfail's present Mother of Good Counsel Church.[1] He played an important part in the development in the town and the district.[1][2] Father Clancy was enthusiastically involved in the life of the town, local committees and governing bodies.[3] He was instrumental in the changing of Geraldton's name to Innisfail in 1910. He also advocated for forging a link to the Atherton Tableland and the use of Mourilyan Harbour by shipping.[3] Mount Father Clancy Garreth McGonnell near the Beatrice River was named in his honour.[3]
- ^ a b "Rev. Father M. Clancy". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 22 May 1931. p. 12. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ "NEW CATHOUC CHURCH". The Cairns Post. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 6 August 1928. p. 5. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ a b c "FATHER CLANCYS DEATH OUTSTANDING PERSON. ALITY". The Cairns Post. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 22 May 1931. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2012.