THE diocese of Kerry has welcomed David Sheehan into the role of Communications and Media Officer, as Mary Fagan retires after 16 years with the diocese.

David Sheehan is a Tralee man with experience in computing, sales, and media editing. He has qualifications in Marketing and Business Studies.

“I feel great about my new role as the Communications and Media Officer. I’m looking forward to meeting people from across the diocese and putting their stories out on air on Horizons,” he said.

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David Sheehan will produce and present Horizons on Radio Kerry with the help of a dedicated team including Gráinne Quirke and contributors from all over the diocese.

Horizons is the Sunday morning at 9 programme on Radio Kerry that communicates the Christian message in the context of contemporary Irish society.

The programme which began with the birth of Radio Kerry under the creative and talented eye of Fr. Pat Ahern is an integral part of Radio Kerry’s schedule and the community it seeks to serve.

Just a Thought is a one-minute reflection aired Monday to Friday on Radio Kerry around 7.30 and 12 noon. Here again the contributors come from all over the diocese.

Tomás Kenny is also moving from the Diocese of Kerry to The Archdiocese of Tuam which includes half of County Mayo, half of County Galway and part of County Roscommon.

He will be working as Diocesan Advisor in Religious Education at Secondary School level, liaising with teachers and principals. This is the same role he has held for the last ten years in the diocese of Kerry.

Bishop Ray Browne welcomed David Sheehan and wishes well to Mary Fagan and Tomás Kenny.