Thomas O'Doherty

Thomas O'Doherty, Bishop of Clonfert and Bishop of Galway, 21 November 1877-13 July 1936.

O'Doherty was born at Loughglynn, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon, been educated in Sligo and Maynooth. He was ordained on 22 June 1902 for the Diocese of Elphin. He worked at Summerhill College, Sligo, from 1902–1910, and Maynooth to 1919. He was appointed Bishop of Clonfert on 3 July 1919. His residence was raided twice by the Black and Tans. He succeeded Thomas O'Dea as bishop of Galway and died in the town, and was buried in the crypt of the new Cathedral.