Dean of Tuam

The Dean of Tuam (/ˈtjuːəm/ TEW-əm) is a post held in the Diocese of Tuam, as head of the cathedral chapter from after the creation of the diocese at the Synod of Rathbreasail in 1111.

A dean is often the chief resident cleric of a cathedral or other collegiate church and the head of the chapter of canons.

In the Church of Ireland dioceses of Clogher, Connor, and Dromore the roles are, however, often separated.

Since the Henrician Reformation, there have been parallel successions, one Church of Ireland, the other Roman Catholic.

The Chapter of St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam consists, in addition to the Dean: a Provost, Lynda Peilow (since 2020); an Archdeacon, Gary Hastings (since 2007), and the Prebendaries of Balla, held by the Provost (since 2010); of Faldown & Kilmainmore, held by the Archdeacon; of Kilmeen & Kilmoylan, Doris Clements (since 2011); of Taghsaxon & Laccagh, Maureen Ryan (2005); and of Killybegs, which is vacant.