Arnold Harvey

Thomas Arnold Harvey (17 April 1878 – 25 December 1966) was an Irish cricketer and Rugby Union player. He was captain of Dublin University Cricket Club in 1902, and while still at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) toured with an Ireland XI. Harvey was also an international hurdler as a student. He later became a Church of Ireland (Anglican) bishop.

Cricket

A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler, including two first-class matches.

Playing career

Harvey made his debut for Ireland against South Africa in June 1901. It was an unsuccessful debut, with Harvey being bowled for just one run and not taking a wicket when bowling. Two of Arnold's brothers, Duncan and Frederick, also played rugby union for Ireland and his son Brian, also a clergyman, played for Leinster.

Church career Arnold Harvey was ordained a clergyman in the Church of Ireland (Anglican) in 1904, and was a curate at St Stephen's Church, Dublin. In 1908 he was appointed Rector at Lissadell, Sligo, and subsequently held parishes at Portrush, County Antrim, and at Booterstown, County Dublin. From 1929 to 1935 he was Professor of Pastoral Theology at TCD, and from 1933 to 1935 he was Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. He was Bishop of Cashel and Waterford from 1935 to 1958.

Education Arnold was educated at Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire from May 1889 to July 1896.