[1] In 1703, Robert Howard became a fellow of Trinity College, Dublin.

[5] He was nominated Bishop of Killala and Achonry on 14 January 1727 and consecrated on 19 March 1727.

[2][6][7] Three years later, he was appointed Bishop of Elphin by letters patent on 13 January 1730.

[8][9][10] He married Patience Boleyn, only daughter of Godfrey Boleyn of Fennor, County Meath, and Mary Singleton, sister of Henry Singleton, Chief Justice of the Irish Common Pleas.

[8] Bishop Howard died in office on 3 April 1740, aged 69, and was buried in St. Bride's Church, Dublin.