James Magauran (or Magaurin), D.D., (1769/71–1829) was an Irish cleric who served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise from 1815 to 1829.
Magauran was known for his common sense, his administrative skills and for his mentoring of young priests.
On one occasion, Magauran compelled Dr. William O'Higgins, a priest just returned from teaching in France, to stand the Concursus at Maynooth College against Dr. Laurence F. Renehan.
Magauran and another Irish cleric were presented to the king, who afterwards observed, "They were the two finest-looking ecclesiastics in Great Britain."
On 25 March 1825, Magauran testified to a select committee of the Houses of Parliament, chaired by Lord Palmerston, about conditions in Ireland.