Archdeacon of Cork
The Archdeacon of Cork was a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Anglican Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross.As such he or she was responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy within the Diocese.
The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Patrick M'Carthy who held the office in 1157.
Many of them went on to higher office:
The office has now been replaced by the post of Archdeacon of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
