Thomas Clements Explained

Thomas Clements (3 February 1916 – 15 November 1983) was an Irish clergyman who served as the Dean of Clogher from 1966 until 1982.^{[1] [2]}

Clements was born in Cloghan, County Offaly on 3 February 1916.^[3] He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and ordained in 1940. After curacies in Belfast, Ballymachugh and Mullaghdun he held incumbencies at Finner and Enniskillen^[4] until his time as dean.

Clements regularly travelled to the United States to give sermons.^[5] In 1981, he gave a sermon in New York and discussed The Troubles.^[6] He died on 15 November 1983, at the age of 67.^[3]

References

1. “A New History of Ireland” Moody, T.W; Martin, F.X; Byrne, F.J; Cosgrove, A: Oxford, OUP, 1976
2. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
3. Web site: Thomas Clements . U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007 . 8 February 2023.
4. http://www.enniskillencathedral.com/history.html Enniskillen Cathedral
5. Web site: Thomas Clements . New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917–1967 . 8 February 2023.
6. News: 1981: when division was at it deepest . 8 February 2023 . The Impartial Reporter . 1 April 2011.