Daniel O'Reilly (bishop)
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| Most Reverend Daniel O’Reilly | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Clogher | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| See | Clogher |
| In office | 13 November 1747 – 28 March 1778 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Ross Roe MacMahon |
| Successor | Bishop Hugh O’Reilly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1700 Killinkere, County Cavan |
| Died | 28 March 1778 |
| Previous post | unknown |
Daniel O’Reilly (1700–1778) was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher from 1747 to 1778.
Born in Killinkere, County Cavan, Ireland, he was ordained to the priesthood in June 1728. He was appointed as Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher on 11 September 1747 following the appointment of his predecessor, Ross Roe MacMahon as Archbishop of Armagh.
Hugh O'Reilly was ordained a bishop on 13 November 1747.[1][2] He died in office on 28 March 1778 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost thirty-one years. Bishop Daniel O’Reilly was succeeded by his nephew Bishop Hugh O’Reilly.
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References
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- ↑ History of Bishop Daniel O'Reilly. Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 21 June 2009.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by
Bishop Ross Roe MacMahon
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Bishop of Clogher 1747 – 1778 |
Succeeded by Bishop Hugh O’Reilly |
