The Archdeacon of Kilfenora was a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Kilfenora until 1643;[1] the Archdiocese of Tuam until 1752;[2][3] the Diocese of Killaloe and Kilfenora until 1834; and the Diocese of Killaloe and Clonfert until 1923 when it was amalgamated with Killaloe.

[4] The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Charles who held the office in 1302[5] through to the last discrete holder Arthur Tatton.

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