Michael Collins is a priest of the Diocese of Killaloe. He was ordained on the 4th of June 2000. Following his ordination he completed his STL studies in the Pontifical University at Maynooth.

His first pastoral appointment was as Chaplain in Tulla Secondary School and Scariff Community College. During this time he also administered the Parish of Killanena. In 2005 he was appointed Curate to the Parish of Kilrush and as a representative on the Killaloe Diocesan Pastoral Council. In 2009 he was given additional responsibilities as Moderator of a cluster of 9 parishes in West Clare.

He was appointed as Director of Formation on 1st September 2011. On 1st October 2021 he begins his new appointment as Parish Priest of Newmarket, Carrigerry and the Wells.

In 2024 Fr Michael was appointed PP of Radharc na nOileán, resident in Kildysart. Fr. Michael is also Episcopal Vicar for Mission and Ministry and he will continue in that role. With the volume of work to be done in various items of pastoral development Fr. Michael will be free from parish duties to work on a number of projects from July 26th until the first Sunday of Advent, December 1st, when he will take up duty in Radharc na nOileán.

Co-PP of Tradaree Pastoral Area

Residing in Shannon