Second woman priest in parishes

The Church of Ireland parishes of Tuam, Killala and Achonry have become the first to have two women priests, following the ordination…

The Church of Ireland parishes of Tuam, Killala and Achonry have become the first to have two women priests, following the ordination last night of Ms Doris Clements.

Ms Clements, who comes from Malin in Co Donegal, is principal of the Church of Ireland primary school in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.

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