Richard Synge (priest)

Richard Synge (1648–1688) was Archdeacon of Cork from 1674 until his death.

The son of George Synge, Bishop of Cloyne, he was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He held livings at Aghinagh, Kilcolman, and Aghabullogue. He was Prebendary of Kilbrogan in Cork Cathedral from 1669 to 1671; and Chancellor of Ross from 1671 until 1674.