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Diocese of Achonry
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The Diocese of Achonry is a Latin Catholic see covering parts of Counties Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo in Ireland, dating to the early 12th century synods. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Tuam and since February 2025 has been led by Bishop Kevin Doran, who also serves as Bishop of Elphin as the two dioceses move toward amalgamation.
- Bishop
- Kevin Doran
- Latin name
- Achaden(sis)
- Established
- 1111
- Cathedral
- Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Nathy, Ballaghaderreen
- Patron
- St. Nathy and St. Attracta
- Rank
- Suffragan Diocese
- Rite
- Latin
- Province
- Tuam (Archdiocese of Tuam)
- Catholics
- 36,234
- Chancery
- Bishop’s House, Convent Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 H004, Ireland
- Telephone
- Tel. [094]98.60.034
Contact as printed in the Annuario Pontificio.
Neighbouring dioceses
- Diocese of Tuam 26 km
- Diocese of Elphin 50 km
- Diocese of Killala 51 km
- Galway and Kilmacduag 69 km
- Diocese of Clonfert 69 km
- Diocese of Galway and Kilmacduagh–Kilfenora 70 km
Parishes near the see
- St Patrick · Glann 1 km
- St Michael · Derrinacartha 2 km
- Sacred Heart · Brusna 12 km
- All Saints · Kilkelly 21 km
- St James · Charlestown 22 km
- Immaculate Conception · Culfadda 24 km
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Sources: wikidata-p488 · Annuario code 001000596 · ontology v0.3.2 · updated 2026-06-08