Fr. Michael Cleary died on 31 December 1993, his Funeral was on this day 1994 at St. Brigid’s Church in Blanchardstown After his death it was revealed that he had lived with Phyllis Hamilton and fathered two children with her, while she acted as his housekeeper. One child was adopted, the other remained with Cleary and Hamilton where they lived as a family in secret. Fr Michael Cleary (1933–1993) was a controversial and prominent Irish Roman Catholic priest known for his dual role as a radio and