 In 1977, Father Peadar Livingstone briefly held the position of president, before assuming parish duties in Broomfield, County Monaghan, near his native Castleblayney.By the time he took up the post, he was already known for his local historical work, "The Fermanagh Story"; he completed "The Monaghan Story" in 1980.He was succeeded at the end of the year by Macartan McQuaid, also a native of County Monaghan.