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List of basilicas in Ireland

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There are only two Basilicas in the Republic of Ireland, Knock Co. Mayo, which was built for Pope John Paul II's visit to Ireland, and also for the Apparition. The other is Lough Derg in Co. Donegal, built to commemorate St. Patrick's place of penance.[1][2]

Name Location Image Religion Diocese Built
Knock Shrine Co. Mayo Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam 1976
Lough Derg Co. Donegal Catholic Diocese of Clogher 1930

References

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  1. ^ "St.Patrick's Basilica".
  2. ^ "Knock Basilica". Roaringwater Journal.

See also

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