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1879 in Ireland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ireland in 1879.

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Historical records for Ireland in 1879

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April

4 April 1879

Appointed Archbishop of Dublin

McCabe, Edward · Dublin · Archbishop of Dublin · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

McCabe is appointed Archbishop of Dublin after Cullen's death and assumes responsibility for the capital's Catholic archdiocese.

May

13 May 1879

Appointed Bishop of Raphoe

Logue, Michael · Raphoe · Bishop of Raphoe · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Logue is appointed Bishop of Raphoe and begins an episcopal ministry that includes major efforts to relieve local hardship.

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