Michael Casey OP, FICI, (1902–1997) was an Irish Dominican priest and Chemist.
He studied science in University College Dublin, before joining civil service as Assistant State Chemist.
Aged 26 he joined the Dominican order and was ordained in 1934, going on to teach science at Newbridge College.
[1] In 1957, Casey joined the staff of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, and in 1960 was appointed Professor of Chemistry.
Michael Casey Prize for Chemistry is awarded for third year undergraduates by the Dept.