2016 marks the 250th anniversary of the execution of Fr Nicholas Sheehy. Educated and trained on the continent, he was appointed curate in Newcastle, Co. Tipperary before becoming parish priest of Shanrahan (Clogheen).  Outspoken in defence of his religion and the impoverished parishioners he ministered to, Fr. Sheehy fell foul of the authorities who tried on several … Continue reading Clogheen’s martyred priest remembered