Birth of Tomas O'Fiaich
Tomás Ó Fiaich is born in County Armagh and later becomes an Irish-language scholar, Archbishop of Armagh and cardinal.
Role range: 1977-1990
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Tomas O'Fiaich Biography and Timeline
Follow Tomas O'Fiaich through 5 dated historical records for Ireland.
Tomas O'Fiaich, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1923–1979Years on this page
1923
1948
Ordination of Tomas O'Fiaich
Ó Fiaich is ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Armagh after completing his clerical formation.
1977
Appointed Archbishop of Armagh
Ó Fiaich is appointed Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland following the death of Cardinal William Conway.
Role range: 1977-1990
1979
Created Cardinal
Pope John Paul II raises Ó Fiaich to the College of Cardinals two years after his appointment to Armagh.
Role range: 1977-1990
Papal Visit to Ireland
Ó Fiaich helps receive Pope John Paul II during the first papal visit to Ireland, including the major peace appeal delivered at Drogheda.
Role range: 1977-1990
Records, sources and methodology
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