Tomás ó fiaich, cardinal, historian and catholic primate of all ireland, is born in cullyhanna, co. armagh

November 3rd , 1923

Tomás Séamus Cardinal Ó Fiaich, KGCHS (3 November 1923 – 8 May 1990) was an Irish prelate of the Catholic Church.

He served as the Catholic Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh from 1977 until his death.

He was created a Cardinal in 1979. Ó Fiaich was born in 1923 in Cullyhanna and raised in Camlough, County Armagh.

Tomás Séamus Ó Fiaich, the Irish cardinal, historian, and Catholic Primate of All Ireland, was born on November 03, 1923, in Cullyhanna, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. He played a significant role in the Catholic Church and Irish society, particularly during a period of political and social challenges.

Tomás Ó Fiaich was known for his academic contributions as a historian and his work on the history of the Irish Church. He served as the Catholic Primate of All Ireland from 1977 until his death in 1990. During his tenure, he addressed issues related to the Troubles in Northern Ireland and advocated for justice and reconciliation.

Ó Fiaich was elevated to the College of Cardinals in 1979 by Pope John Paul II, and he continued to be an influential figure in both ecclesiastical and public affairs until his untimely death on May 08, 1990, in Toulouse, France. His legacy includes contributions to education, historical research, and efforts toward peace and justice in Northern Ireland.

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