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Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe

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The Bishop of Limerick, Killaloe and Ardfert or the Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe (Full title: Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert, Aghadoe, Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, Kilmacduagh and Emly) is the Church of Ireland Ordinary of the united Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe in the Province of Dublin.

Cathedrals

The united bishopric has three cathedrals:

  • St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick,
  • St Flannan's Cathedral, Killaloe,
  • St Brendan's Cathedral, Clonfert.

    • Five others are in ruins or no longer exist:

  • St Brendan's Cathedral, Ardfert was destroyed by fire in 1641
  • St Alibeus' Cathedral, Emly was demolished in 1877.
  • Kilmacduagh cathedral, which is partly in ruins
  • Aghadoe Cathedral, which is partly in ruins
  • Kilfenora Cathedral, which is partly in ruins, dates from the 12th century.

    • References

    Bishop of Limerick and Killaloe Wikipedia
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