Joe McMahon was born on 14th January 1949 in Miltown Malbay Parish. He attended St. Flannan’s College from 1961-1966. In 1966 he undertook his studies for Priesthood in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. He was ordained on the 16th of June 1973, in Miltown Malbay by Bishop Michael Harty.

After ordination he undertook a…