Hugh O'Reilly (bishop of Clogher)

Hugh O’Reilly (1724–1801) was an Irish Catholic bishop.

Hugh O’Reilly
Bishop of Clogher
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeClogher
In office28 March 1777 – 3 September 1801
PredecessorBishop Daniel O’Reilly
SuccessorBishop James Murphy
Personal details
Born1724
Died3 September 1801

Biography

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O’Reilly was appointed the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher in Ireland on 27 April 1777. He was ordained a bishop on 29 July of that same year. He became Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher on 28 March 1778, following the death of his predecessor, Daniel O'Reilly.[1] Ordained a bishop at the age of 38, Hugh O’Reilly was the youngest bishop of the diocese in modern times. He died in office in on 3 September 1801 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty-four years. O’Reilly was succeeded by Bishop James Murphy, who had was appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in May 1798. He is buried in the old Magheross graveyard in Carrickmacross.

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Preceded by Bishop of Clogher
1778 – 1801
Succeeded by