Release date is 2010-09-12

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"The Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, August 1865" is a historical publication that focuses on ecclesiastical matters in Ireland during the mid-19th century. The content likely covers various aspects of the Irish Church, including the history of different dioceses, and notable figures within the ecclesiastical hierarchy such as bishops and archbishops. This volume likely serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the development and governance of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The opening portion of the volume discusses the historical context of the diocese of Dromore, detailing its foundation attributed to St. Colman and its limited recognition in early ecclesiastical records. It further describes the succession of bishops over the centuries, including various controversies and decisions by the Church, highlighting important figures like the Cistercian monk Gerard and the Dominican Thomas Radcliffe. This beginning establishes a scholarly examination of the ecclesiastical history specific to Dromore, setting the stage for a broader exploration of Catholic Church affairs and their implications on Irish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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