Background
Comerford, Richard Vincent was born on July 19, 1945 in Grangemockler, Ireland. Son of Patrick and Bridget (Hickey) Comerford.
Comerford, Richard Vincent was born on July 19, 1945 in Grangemockler, Ireland. Son of Patrick and Bridget (Hickey) Comerford.
Bachelor, National University Ireland, Maynooth, 1965. Master of Arts, National University Ireland, Maynooth, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, 1976.
Lecturer modern history St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, 1977—1989, deputy master, 1994—1997, dean arts, 1989—1992. Professor modern history, head of department National University Ireland, since 1989, member governing authority, 1997—2000, member senate, 1997—2002. Mellon research fellow National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 1987—1988.
Member of American History Association, Irish History Society (president 1990-1991).
Married Margaret Philomena McEvoy, June 10, 1974. Children: Marcus(deceased), Leo Richard.