A parish priest in Co Cavan has been appointed as the next Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
Pope Francis has appointed 55-year-old Father Francis Duffy to succeed Bishop Colm O'Reilly.
Fr Duffy is a native of Templeport and has worked as a teacher and school principal.
He currently serves in the parish of Laragh.
Bishop O'Reilly tendered his resignation to the pope two years ago at the age of 75.
