diocese of Clogher, Ireland

Comprises Monaghan, nearly all of Fermanagh, a large portion of Tyrone, and portions of Donegal, Louth, and Cavan. Suffragan of the archdiocese of Armagh. Founded by Saint Patrick in 454. Notable bishops include

• Saint Macarten, first bishop
• Saint Aidan of Lindesfarne
• Heber MacMahon (1643-1650) who figured prominently in the war of the Irish Confederates

See also:

• Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
• diocese of Clogher
• patron saints index

New Catholic Dictionary

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