John Charles McQuaid
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John Charles McQuaid, C.S.Sp., was a Roman Catholic priest and prelate who served as Archbishop of Dublin from 1940 until his resignation in 1972. Born in Cootehill, County Cavan, he was educated at B
McQuaid, c. 1950
Éamon de Valera, circa 1939
McQuaid's consecration at St. Mary's Pro Cathedral
McQuaid's opposition to the policy of Dr Noel Browne came to define the politics of post-WW2 Ireland
Edward Joseph Byrne
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Edward Joseph Byrne was an Irish prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Dublin from 1921 until his death in 1940.
John Charles McQuaid
…McQuaid's formidable administrative abilities had already come to the attention of the Irish nuncio, Paschal Robinson. The previous incumbent, Dr Edward Joseph Byrne, had been ill for a long time, and the administration of the diocese had run down. McQuaid had also been mentioned as a potential candidate for his…
Edward Joseph Byrne archbishop of Dublin
Letter reaffirming the church's attitude towards Trinity College