Module 6 - Father Brendan Smyth

Updated:  29th August 2017

Investigation into issues arising from the actions of Fr Brendan Smyth commenced on Monday 22nd June 2015 and spanned 4 sitting days.  The timetable of proceedings with links to the transcripts, witness statements and evidence are provided below for each sitting day.

Readers may find parts of the transcripts, witness statements and evidence offensive or distressing.  Some of them contain graphic descriptions of violent and sexual behaviour, which are not suitable to be viewed by persons under 18 years of age.  If you have been affected by reading this material you may wish to seek appropriate support.  Lifeline NI can be contacted on 0808 808 8000.  

Note:  Information on this page may be subject to change.

Day Date Witness Statements & Evidence Transcript
1 Monday
22nd June 2015
2 Tuesday
23rd June 2015
3 Wednesday
24th June 2015
Father William Fitzgerald (PDF 378 KB)
Prelate Administrator, Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott
Father Donal Kilduff (PDF 217 KB)
Chancellor & Diocesan Secretary to the Diocese of Kilmore
Father John McKeever (PDF 1.9 MB)
Armagh Regional Marriage Tribunal, Archdiocese of Armagh
4 Thursday
25th June 2015
Cardinal Sean Brady (PDF 3.6 MB)
Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Armagh
Father Timothy Bartlett (PDF 1.4 MB)
Episcopal Vicar for Education in Down & Connor Diocese