Tuam, Killala & Achonry Crest
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The United Dioceses of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, cover most of the counties of Galway, Mayo and Sligo and geographically they form one of the largest dioceses in the Church of Ireland. Numerically, however, it is the smallest with fewer than two thousand parishioners spread across nine parochial groups. These small congregations struggle to survive. Twenty-nine churches remain open and are well-maintained and lovingly cared for by loyal and devout parishioners.
To the south of the Diocese is the large and vibrant city of Galway. Its cosmopolitan population ensures a healthy mix of faith communities who work closely together; the ancient Collegiate Church of St Nicholas in the heart of the city, acting as a focus for much of this inter-faith activity.
By contrast, most of the rest of the Diocese is rural with the majority of the Church of Ireland population resident along the North Mayo and Sligo coast. In the summer months, visitors from around the world arrive in large numbers to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Atlantic Coast and its surrounding areas such as Connemara and Croagh Patrick. Others come for the excellent fishing on the West's lakes and rivers. All who choose to take the opportunity to join the small local Church of Ireland congregation for Sunday worship are made most welcome; indeed their attendance brings encouragement and support to the resident parishioners. Further generous support and co-operation is given in most places by neighbouring Roman Catholic congregations and, in some cases, our churches are maintained thanks to that ecumenical and practical goodwill.
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Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry,
The Right Reverend Patrick Rooke B.A, M.Phil
For Tuam, Killala & Achonry details on the main Church of Ireland website, please click here
To access parish details, please click here
For details on the Cathedral Churches of the diocese, please click here
A list of Diocesan Officers is available by clicking here
Details of the Diocesan Guild of Lay Readers may be found here
A Google Map of the Diocese is also available, here.
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