Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore
In or near Newry.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newry · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The Diocese of Dromore is a Catholic diocese located in the north-east of Ireland, covering an area of about 1,000 square kilometres. It includes 23 parishes and 48 churches, serving a Catholic population of approximately 65,000.
From the Wikipedia article
The Diocese of Dromore (Latin: Dioecesis Dromorensis) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church in Northern Ireland. It is one of eight suffragan dioceses which are subject to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Armagh. The diocese has lacked an ordinary since 2018. The most recent bishop was John McAreavey.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The monastery of Dromore is believed to have been founded in the sixth century by St Colman (called also Mocholmóc), probably the first Abbot of Dromore. The first building was a small wattle and daub church on the northern bank of the River Lagan. The Diocese of Dromore was established through the reorganisation of the Irish Church in the late 12th century, possibly at the synod held in Dublin in 1192 by the papal legate, Múirges Ua hÉnna, Archbishop of Cashel. The diocese coincided with the territory of the Uí Echach Cobo, which later became the baronies of Upper and Lower Iveagh, and the lordship of Newry, County Down.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.1746, -6.3381
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT34 1AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Established
- 1192
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.dromorediocese.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q868504 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore?
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 1AT).
- What is Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore?
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT34 1AT.
- When was Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore built?
- Built or established in 1192.
- Is Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Catholic Diocese of Dromore?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 1AT.