THE REVD JOHN TANNER TO BE NEW RECTOR OF TULLOW PARISH

It was announced today that the Revd John Tanner will be the new Rector of Tullow Parish, Carrickmines, Co Dublin in the Diocese of Dublin. John is presently Curate in Taney Parish, Dundrum.

The Revd John Leonard Tanner was born and brought up in Bandon, Co Cork and was educated at Bandonbridge National School and Bandon Grammar School. On leaving school he joined the Allied Irish Bank and worked in various parts of the country including Dublin, Tipperary and Cork. He was ordained a Deacon in 2003 and has been Curate in Taney Parish, Dundrum since then. In 2004 he was ordained a Priest.

Commenting on his appointment the Revd John Tanner said “Obviously taking up a new post like this involves a big challenge and I am looking forward to it. Ministering in Tullow will have the added attraction of being able to maintain many of the wonderful friendships that I and my family have benefited from during our time in Taney. I am particularly looking forward to working with the parishioners in Tullow in enhancing the strong sense of community and journeying together to meet the challenges that face the parish in the years ahead.”

John’s relaxation activities include tennis, walking and reading. He and his wife, Vera, have two sons, Keith aged 17 and James, 14.

John will succeed the Revd Canon Cecil Bryan, who retired as Rector of Tullow recently. The date of institution will be announced at a later date.

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