John Hay (priest) explained

John Hay (b 1945) was Dean of Raphoe[1] from 2003 to 2013.[2]

Hay was educated at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute and ordained in 1980. He began his ecclesiastical career as a curate in Newtownards. He was the incumbent at Fintona from 1989 until his time as Dean.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/over-1m-collected-during-weekend-events-1.404910 Irish Times
  2. https://ulsterherald.com/2013/09/08/former-fintona-minister-retires-after-34-years-and-three-months/ Ulster Herald
  3. https://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/donegal-news/36163/Pillar-tops-stolen-from-Clonleigh-church.html Donegal Democrat