Richard Hayes (priest)


Richard Hayes was Dean of Derry from 1911 until 1921.

Early life and education

He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and ordained in 1882.

Career

Hayes began his ecclesiastical career as a curate at Derry Cathedral. He was Rector of Drumragh from 1893 to 1904; and of Templemore from 1904 until his elevation to the deanery.

Death

He died on 12 November 1938.