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1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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Comprises nearly all Donegal, excepting the Barony of Inishowen. Suffragan of the archdiocese of Armagh. Saint Colomba founded a monastery there in the 6th century. Striking abbey ruins may be seen. A portion of the old cathedral is comprised in the Protestant cathedral of Raphoe. Notable bishops include

• Saint Adamnan, first bishop, c.700

See also

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