Joe McMahon was born on 14th January 1949 in Miltown Malbay Parish. He attended St. Flannan’s College from 1961-1966. In 1966 he undertook his studies for Priesthood in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. He was ordained on the 16th of June 1973, in Miltown Malbay by Bishop Michael Harty.

After ordination he undertook a Higher Diploma in Education and was appointed to St. Flannan’s College, this began a four decade long association with St. Flannan’s. In 1982 he undertook a career guidance course in U.C.D. He worked as a guidance counsellor and taught Irish and Latin among other subjects. In July 1994 he was appointed Vice President of St. Flannan’s College. In 2005 he was appointed President of St. Flannan’s College. In September 2014 he became PP pro-tem of Scariff, Feakle and Killanena/ Flagmount.

In the Diocesan Restructuring of 2018, he was appointed Co-PP of Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area and in 2021 he became Vicar Forane. In 2024 on reaching his 75th Birthday he became A.P. In Inis Cealtra Pastoral Area.

He Died on the 10th of November 2024

May He Rest in Peace.