Hi All, My question was probably answered at another time and I guess I missed the answer, but what I would like to know is how (or why) the Beara area (specifically my family research in Glengarriff) is part of the County Kerry diocese and not in the County Cork diocese? Thanks for any help. Kathleen ~ CT., USA Researching: Michael LYNCH and Mary SHEA and families from Cappyaughna

Hello Kathleen, all, Kathleen Tracy asked why the Beara area is part of the County Kerry diocese and not in the County Cork diocese. The diocese was established in the early 12th century as the Diocese of Ardfert and Aghadoe. It changed its name to the Diocese of Kerry in 1952. Of course, it's been causing confusion ever since, due to the fact its boundaries are different from those of County Kerry. It's divided into several deaneries, one of which is the deanery of Beara, covering the parishes of Adrigole, Allihies, Castletownbere, and Eyeries. Bill Gawne