Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich May 022009 Profile Ordained in the archdiocese of Armagh, Ireland on 6 July 1948. Archbishop of Armagh on 2 October 1977 until his death; served over 12 years. Cardinal-Priest of San Patrizio on 30 June 1979. Born 3 November 1923 in Crossmaglen, Ireland Died 8 May 1990 of natural causes