Kilfenora

Kilfenora ( Irish: Cill Fhionnúrach ) is a small but romantic historical village with 169 inhabitants ( as of 2006) on the southern edge of The Burren in County Clare, Ireland. As Kilfenora diocese was from the 12th century, initially for the whole northern Clare, ie the baronies of Burren and Corcomroe responsible. 1111 ignored the Synod of Rathbreasail at the instigation of O'Conners O'Loughlin and the role of O'Brien dominated by the Diocese of Kilfenora and lost its status. This decision was revised in 1152 at the Synod of Kells and Kilfenora has been placed in the old stand. From the subsequent history little is transmitted. The first bishop is mentioned in 1189. Kilfenora retained its independence until 1750, when it was merged with Kilmacduagh in Co. Galway. When finally Kilfenora was beaten to Cashel and Tuam to Kilmacduagh moved the episcopal see at each new office of a bishop between Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh. This result diocese continued to Patrick Fallon, the last bishop in Kilmacduagh, who resigned due to illness in 1866. Today is, according to papal bull Kilfenora Although the diocese of Galway, but the pope is Bishop of Rome and Kilfenora.

Kilfenora Cathederal

High cross in Kilfenora Cathedral

High Cross at Kilfenora Cathederal

Sedilias, Kilfenora Cathedral

Attractions

• The Kilfenora Cathedral is a now largely restored ruin, but is still used by the Anglican church. It dates from the 12th century and stands on the site of a monastery which St. Fachtna founded in the 6th century. The monastery was burned down in 1055 by Murtough O'Brien. Parts of the decoration date from the 13th and 14th of the south gate of the 15th century. On the property or nearby still standing three Celtic high crosses, including the Doorty cross in front of the west portal. The place is for a rest in the Burren ( Vaughan 's pub ) is particularly well suited.

• The Burren Display Centre is an exhibition building, is shown in the flora and fauna of the Burren.