Description

Covering a massive territory from the drumlins of Cavan and Leitrim down into the plains of Roscommon and Longford, the dioceses of Kilmore, Elphin, and Ardagh have left a profound archival footprint on the island’s interior. Clergy of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh serves as an authoritative, encyclopedic reference manual designed to open up this complete lineage.

This comprehensive volume systematically maps the architectural, administrative, and personal histories of the clergy who operated within these borders. Written with direct clarity, the authors present clear profiles detailing family backgrounds, university data, parish appointments, and death records. It stands out for its high academic standard, serving as an irreplaceable asset for local genealogists, social historians, and western heritage collectors.

Key features of this diocesan heritage work:

• Comprehensive Century Timeline: Documents major clerical appointments, institutional updates, and parish boundary developments across multiple counties.

• Unrivaled Ancestry Value: Offers a unique, clear window into the specific names, family backgrounds, and social environments of the midlands clergy.

• Gold-Standard Reference Value: Perfectly structured with comprehensive indices, making looking up specific family surnames completely effortless.