Hugh O’Reilly
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| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Senior posting | |
| See | Clogher |
| Title | Bishop of Clogher |
| Period in office | 28 March, 1777 – 3 September, 1801 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Daniel O’Reilly |
| Successor | Bishop James Murphy |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | unknown |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | 1739 |
| Place of birth | Killinkere, Co. Cavan |
The Most Reverend Dr. Hugh O’Reilly was appointed the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher in Ireland on 27 April, 1777. He was ordained a bishop on 29 July of that same year. He became bishop of the diocese on 28 March, 1778, following the death of his predecessor, Dr. Daniel O’Reilly.[1] Ordained a bishop at the age of thirty eight years, Hugh O’Reilly was the youngest bishop of the diocese in modern times. He died in office in on 3 September, 1801 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty-four years. Dr. O’Reilly was succeeded by Bishop James Murphy, who had was appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in May 1798.
| Preceded by Bishop Daniel O’Reilly |
Bishop of Clogher 1778 – 1801 |
Succeeded by Bishop James Murphy |
