List of Church of Ireland dioceses
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The Church of Ireland's diocesan system is based on the 900-year-old system set up by the Synod of Rathbreasail. However in recent centuries, declining membership has led to consolidation into two provinces, and the mergers of some dioceses, especially in the south and west of the Island.
This decline in population, particularly in the south and west has not been reflected in the General Synod representation allocated to each diocese. As a result, sparsely-populated areas enjoy a greater say in the decision-making process of the church than their numbers would permit, if representation was based on membership. This has been perceived as an injustice, by many in the more populous areas of the church, but to date the General Synod has voted against proposals to base membership on a proportional population basis.
[edit] List of Dioceses
- Province of Armagh
- Diocese of Armagh
- Diocese of Clogher
- Diocese of Connor
- Diocese of Derry and Raphoe
- Diocese of Down and Dromore
- Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
- Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry
- Province of Dublin
- Diocese of Cashel, Waterford, Lismore, Ossory, Ferns and Leighlin (Cashel and Ossory)
- Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross
- Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough
- Diocese of Limerick, Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert, Kilmacduagh and Emly (Limerick and Killaloe)
- Diocese of Meath and Kildare
