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1888 in Ireland

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Historical records for Ireland in 1888

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February

Appointed Bishop of Raphoe

O'Donnell, Patrick · Raphoe · Bishop of Raphoe · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

O'Donnell is appointed Bishop of Raphoe at an unusually young age and begins more than three decades leading the diocese.

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