In 1988 the See of Dublin became vacant following the sudden death of Archbishop Kevin McNamara and Ledwith was mentioned in the press as a likely successor and his name was submitted to Rome as one of three possible candidates.
The See of Dublin became vacant following the sudden death of Archbishop Kevin McNamara. This was in 1988. Ledwith was mentioned in the press as a likely successor. This was in 1988. His name was submitted to Rome as one of three possible candidates.