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. It is situated in the village of

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History

According to tradition a monastery and bishopric were founded in Clogher circa 490 by St. Macartan on the orders of St. Patrick. In 1041, the church of Clogher was rebuilt, and dedicated to the memory of St. Macartin. It was again rebuilt in 1295 by Matthew M'Catasaid,

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, but burnt to the ground on 20 April 1396 along with two chapels, the abbey, the court of the bishops, and thirty-two other buildings with all their contents. In 1610 the abbey and its revenues were confiscated by King James I and given to the Diocese of Clogher. The present building was erected on the site in 1744.

Burials

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, Bishop of Clogher (1356–1358). He died of the

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and indigent, died after penance in 1432. * Robert Leslie (died 1672),

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Creating St Macartan's Cathedral

Photographs of cathedral
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Diocese of Clogher (Church of Ireland) Grade A listed buildings

History

Burials

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