Dr. Andrew Carriban

Mgr Andrew Carriban P.E.

Frosses
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Mgr Andy was born in the townland of Drimatumpher, Frosses on the 2nd September 1912. He was educated at Frosses N.S. and at St Eunan's College, Letterkenny (1926 - 1931). He studied for the priesthood in St Patrick's College, Maynooth where he was ordained on the 19th June 1938 by Most Rev. Dr Wall, Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin.

After Ordination Fr Andy went to the Irish College in Rome where he studied for a Licence and a Doctorate in Canon Law . His first priestly assignment was in the Diocese of Monterey, Fresno, California from 1941 - 1949. He then returned to his native diocese of Raphoe and was assigned to the Staff of St Eunan's College, Letterkenny. He spent 27 years at St Eunan's, serving as Spiritual Director, Bursar and Teacher. In 1966 he was appointed Administrator of St Eunan's Cathedral in Letterkenny.

In 1972 Dr Carriban was appointed to Killybegs where he served as Parish Priest until 1976 when he was appointed Parish Priest of the Parish of Townawilly, Donegal Town. In 1978 he was made a prelate of honour. In 1989 he stepped down as parish priest of Townawilly and moved to Clar where he served another seven years as assistant priest. He retired in 1995 and moved back to live in his native Frosses. In 1998 he was appointed Archdeacon of the Cathedral Chapter.