William Creagh [wɪliəm kɾʲəɣ] (died 19 July 1469) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Limerick (1458–1469).[1]

Most Reverend

William Creagh
Bishop of Limerick
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Limerick
In office1458–1468
PredecessorThomas Leger C.R.S.A.
SuccessorThomas Arthur
Orders
Consecration19 April 1458
Personal details
Born
Limerick
DiedJuly 1469
Limerick, Ireland

Begley states that very little is known about Creagh's episcopacy other than the records of appointments made in that period and that Creagh recovered the lands at Donaghmore.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bishop William Creagh (Russell)". Catholic Hierarchy.
  2. ^ Begley, John (1906). The Diocese of Limerick, Ancient and Medieval. Dublin: Browne & Nolan. p. 299.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Limerick
1458–1469
Succeeded by