Eamonn Casey
Eamonn Casey was the Bishop of Galway who resigned in 1992 after it was revealed that he had fathered a child with a woman in the 1970s, which significantly impacted the Catholic Church's credibility in Ireland and raised public awareness about clergy misconduct.
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Bishop Eamonn Casey is remembered for waving from a flatbed truck during parades.
Need a topical Halloween costume? How about Maria Steen’s Hermès handbag, Sexy Louvre Robber or K-Pop House Hunter? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-30
Bishop Eamonn Casey faced multiple allegations of child sexual abuse and had his remains removed from Galway Cathedral due to public outcry.
Decision to remove Eamonn Casey’s remains came in response to furore over documentary last year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Bishop Eamonn Casey was accused of sexually abusing multiple children and died in 2017 at the age of 89.
Garda will not reopen Bishop Eamonn Casey investigation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Eamonn Casey was a former Bishop of Galway who was involved in a scandal over fathering a child and allegations of sexual abuse.
Bishop Eamonn Casey’s remains removed from Galway cathedral – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19
Eamonn Casey was the Bishop of Galway who resigned after it was disclosed he had a 17-year-old son.
Bishop admitted his best efforts to deal with abuse allegations were ‘not good enough’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-28
