Killala, Ireland, diocese of
Killala, Ireland, diocese of
Includes portions of Mayo and Sligo; suffragan of Tuam. Founded by Saint Patrick, who created Saint Muredach first bishop. The French under General Jean Humbert landed at Killala, 1798. Monastic ruins of the diocese include the beautiful Abbey of Moyne. See also:
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