Dermot Farrell is an Irish priest and the current Archbishop of Dublin, a position he has held since January 2021. He was born on June 22, 1963, in County Meath, Ireland. Farrell has a background in theology and has served in various roles within the Roman Catholic Church, including as a parish priest and in educational leadership. Before becoming Archbishop, Farrell was the President of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, where he contributed to the formation of future priests. He is known for his focus on pastoral care and community engagement, aiming to address contemporary issues facing the Catholic Church in Ireland.