Bishop of Killala

[2] The see was often called the bishopric of Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe or Tir Amalghaid (Tirawley) in the Irish annals.

[3] Although the bishopric was founded in the 5th century, it wasn't until AD 1111 that the Diocese of Killala was established by the Synod of Ráth Breasail.

[3] After Bishop Ó Coineóil was restored in 1439, there were a number of rival candidates who were appointed but never took effect.

[9] The bishop's seat (cathedra) is located at the Cathedral Church of St Muredach in Ballina, County Mayo.

[10] The most recent ordinary is the Most Reverend John Fleming, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Killala, who was appointed by Pope John Paul II on 19 February 2002, received episcopal ordination on 7 April 2002 and retired on 10 April 2024.

St Patrick's Cathedral, Killala , the episcopal seat of the pre-Reformation and Church of Ireland bishops.
St Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina , the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic bishops.