Major changes in the structure of the Irish Church took place in the twelfth century aimed at bringing it into line with general European practice. This article gives a background to the changes which occured in the Diocese of Killaloe, in particular the evolution of the parish system. An ecclesiastical taxation list for the Diocese of Killaloe for the years 1302-05 is included.

This article first appeared in 2021 issue of ‘The Other Clare' (no.45). Clare County Library is grateful to Michael Mac Mahon and to The Shannon Archaeological and Historical Society for permission to reproduce this article.


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