Ferns : Bishop Denis Brennan* mitred on 23rd. April 2006
* considered a traditionalist but moderate/realist...many surprised at his appointment including himself
* not seen as a worry in relation matters theological etc (safe pair of hands) will see out his time there
* turns 75 on 20th. June 2020
Galway : Sede Vacante* Martin Drennan was installed on 3rd. July 2005 and resigned on ill health grounds on 29th. July 2016
* would have been due for retirement on 19th. July 2020 (would have turned 75 years of age)
* safe pair of conservative hands but would be considered by many as a dictator in his own personal way, not the most personable of bishops ever appointed - left behind a mess in relation child abuse and the handling thereof
* diocese currently administered by Monsignor Malachy Hallinan (who is not being considered to succeed)
Kerry : Bishop Ray Browne* mitred on 21st. July 2013
* considered a traditionalist and parachuted in despite the protestations of the local clergy - not totally liked
* not seen as a worry in relation matters theological etc (safe pair of hands) will see out his time there
* turns 75 on 23rd. January 2032
* mitred on 4th. August 2013
* considered a traditionalist...many not happy with his appointment
* not seen as a worry in relation matters theological etc (safe pair of hands) will see out his time there
* turns 75 on 7th. June 2038
Killala : John Fleming * mitred on 7th/April 2002
* considered a traditionalist and was considered for Limerick upon the retirement of Donal Murray
* not seen as a worry in relation matters theological etc (safe pair of hands)
* turns 75 on 16th. February 2023 (some think he may get a short term appointment as Archbishop of Tuam upon Neary retirement as a thank you for his quite years of service)
Killaloe : Fintan Monahan
* mitred on 25th. September 2016
* considered a (liturgical) traditionalist but a good Administrator (he did come from the Neary stable in Tuam and is indeed considered as a very strong successor to either Neary in 2021 or whomsoever succeeds Neary)
* not seen as a worry in relation matters theological etc (safe pair of hands)
* turns 75 on 23rd. January 2042 and many speak of him in time heading for the red hat!!
* mitred on 25th. September 2016
* considered a (liturgical) traditionalist but a good Administrator (he did come from the Neary stable in Tuam and is indeed considered as a very strong successor to either Neary in 2021 or whomsoever succeeds Neary)
* not seen as a worry in relation matters theological etc (safe pair of hands)
* turns 75 on 23rd. January 2042 and many speak of him in time heading for the red hat!!