Ireland's Catholic Primate: Archbishop Eamon Martin

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland is Eamon Martin.

Role & Appointment

• Appointed by Pope Francis: 22 February 2014.
• Installed: 24 March 2014 (St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh).
• Succeeded Seán Cardinal Brady.

Background

• Born 1961, Derry.
• Ordained 1987 (Diocese of Derry).
• Served as priest, teacher, Diocesan Secretary, Coadjutor Archbishop (2013).
• President, Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Significance

• Senior Catholic prelate in Ireland (both jurisdictions).
• Armagh = ecclesiastical capital since St. Patrick (5th c.).
• Primate title = "first among equals" of Irish bishops.

Other Archbishops

• Dublin: Dermot Farrell (Primate of Ireland).
• Tuam: Francis Duffy.
• Cashel & Emly: Kieran O'Reilly.