Dermot O'Cleary, O.F.M. or Dermitius Oclieria (died 1575) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as

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Biography

Dermot O'Cleary was ordained a priest in the

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. On 12 February 1574, he was appointed during the papacy of

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. On 12 March 1574, he was consecrated bishop by

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, with

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, Bishop of Alife, and Giuseppe Pamphilj,

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, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Mayo until his death in 1575.

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