The Bishop of Cork, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, has announced that he has appointed the Reverend Elaine Murray to be Prebendary of Desertmore and Killanully in the Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Saint Fin Barre, Cork, and Prebendary of Timoleague in the Cathedral Chapter of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery.  These canonries were held previously by Canon Eithne Lynch who has now retired.

The new Canon, who will continue to serve as Rector in her current parish of Carrigaline, County Cork, was born in Dublin in 1958, is married to Liam, and they have two adult children: Conor and Áine.  Elaine said ‘she was delighted to be appointed and to be honoured in this way.’

The new Canon ~ Elaine Murray.