Trinity graduate ordained to priesthood after forgoing a career in pharmacy

A Trinity graduate has turned his back on a career in pharmacy to serve God.

Patrick O’Donoghue, 35, from Castlemartyr in East Cork, was ordained to the priesthood yesterday during a ceremony led by Bishop William Crean, the Bishop of Cloyne, in St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh.

“I wouldn’t be doing this unless I felt there was something worthwhile in Christianity,” Fr Patrick said. “I wouldn’t be doing any of this if it wasn’t for the joy, peace and contentment I get from the relationship I have with God.”