01.05.2026
Information Concerning the Late Revd Kesh Govan
The United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough is aware that an independent investigation commissioned by the Anglican Church in Southern Queensland, Australia, has shared serious safeguarding disclosures relating to the late Revd Kesh Govan, who previously served here.
News of this nature is deeply distressing, above all for those who have experienced abuse, and also for families, friends and communities.
We encourage anyone directly affected to contact our Safeguarding Team via email at safeguarding@rcbcoi.org
Reporting is also available through statutory agencies Tusla – Child and Family Agency (Children) or the HSE Safeguarding Portal (Vulnerable Adult).
If there is an immediate risk of harm, contact An Garda Síochána by calling 999 or 112.
Additional support available:
Safeguarding Ireland https://safeguardingireland.org/
ISPCC Childline (under 18’s) 1800 66 66 66 (24 hour) or at https://www.ispcc.ie/
Pieta House on 1800 247 247 (24 hour) or text HELP to 51444 or https://www.pieta.ie/
Samaritans 116 123 (24 hour)
Aware 1800 80 48 48 or 01 524 0360 (7 days a week 10am – 10pm)