St. Fachanan, Kilfenora parish is a parish in County Clare, Ireland, and part of the Kilfenora Deanery of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora. p. 203, 204
As of 2021, the parish priest is Edward Crosby.Kilfenora - Clergy
The parish incorporates the parish of Kiltoraght. p. 196
The main church of the parish is the Church of St. Fachanan in Kilfenora, mentioned in or shortly before 1837. p. 196County Clare: A History and Topography 1837 by Samuel Lewis The second church of the parish is the Church of St. Attracta in de townland Toormore in Kiltoraght. According to Samuel Lewis, this church was built while writing his book "County Clare: A History and Topography", published in 1837.County Clare: A History and Topography 1837 by Samuel Lewis p. 198
The history of the parish is rather chequered, with beginnings around the year 590 when an abbey was founded here. p. 195 The role of the abbey was recognized at the Synod of Kells and then elevated to be a separate diocese: Bishop of Kilfenora.History of the Diocese - Diocese of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora (1132–1883) The bishop had his see in Kilfenora Cathedral.
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