Prof. Dáire Keogh
Photo: DCU Former St Pat’s head to lead DCU
Prof. Dáire Keogh has been confirmed as the new President of Dublin City University.
Prof. Keogh – a noted historian – was President of St Patrick’s College Drumcondra from 2012 until 2016 when the college was incorporated into DCU. He has published extensively on the history of popular politics, religion and education in Ireland.
He is currently Deputy President of Dublin City University and a Professor of History.
Prof. Keogh said he was delighted to take up the position from next July. “I am highly honoured to be invited to lead DCU to its next stage. DCU is an incredible place, it was the first university to introduce an access to education programme and it is a beacon of excellence setting a standard for universities in terms of innovation, engagement, and opportunity”.
Prominent pro-life barrister dies
The death has occurred of the well-known pro-life barrister and columnist Paul Anthony McDermott after a short illness. He was 47 and leaves behind a wife and two small children aged four and two.
Paying tribute to him this week, Fr Bill Dailey CSC of Newman’s University Church in Dublin described Mr McDermott as “a devoted parishioner, member of the parish pastoral council, a lector and a faithful guardian of his two small boys in their double stroller.
“We will miss his gentle presence and wise counsel, and our deepest sympathies and most fervent prayers are with his family in light of his death,” Fr Dailey said.
Dr Valerie Morris, who worked with him on pro-life causes, praised Mr McDermott for “passionately defended the unborn during the abortion referendum.
“He was well known within the pro-life community, a fellow parishioner at Newman University Church, devoted husband, loving father and esteemed barrister,” she said.