Career
In March 2007 Cathal was elected as an Modern Language Association to the Northern Ireland Assembly to represent the Newry and Armagh constituency. He is a lifelong resident of Keady. He sits on the recently formed Keady Regeneration Committee, and for many years his membership of Keady Residents Association has involved his participation in discussions with the Parades Commission.
He was Chairperson of the Northern Ireland Assembly Environment committee between 2007 and 2011.