10 Facts About Daniel McGettigan

Daniel McGettigan was an Irish prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Daniel McGettigan served Bishop of Raphoe from 1861 to 1870 and Archbishop of Armagh from 1870 to 1887.

Daniel McGettigan was ordained to the priesthood by Patrick McGettigan, Bishop of Raphoe in 1839.

Daniel McGettigan was appointed a curate at Inver in October 1839, followed by as a curate at Letterkenny in March 1840, and then the parish priest in Ballyshannon in June 1855.

Daniel McGettigan was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Raphoe and Titular Bishop of Geras by the Holy See on 18 February 1856 and consecrated to the Episcopate on 18 May 1856.

Daniel McGettigan translated to the Archdiocese of Armagh by the Holy See on 6 March 1870.

Daniel McGettigan served as one of the 693 Council Fathers to Pope Pius IX during the First Vatican Council.

Daniel McGettigan refused a red hat from Pope Pius IX and Pope Leo XIII; he did not feel worthy.

Daniel McGettigan was the last Primate of All Ireland not to be a Prince of the Church.

Daniel McGettigan oversaw the construction of the seven-terraced flight of steps leading from the Cathedral gates to the west door.