As well as being the local Bishop for the past four years, he was also the parish priest of the west Roscommon parish. 

The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.

Bishop Kevin Doran has paid tribute to those across the region who give of their time towards pastoral or charitable causes.

Bishop Doran says he believes that "toxic masculinity" can be like two sides of the same coin.

The Bishop was speaking at Easter Vigil Mass tonight.

The Bishop took to Twitter yesterday to share his thoughts.

Bishops of Elphin, Clogher, Meath, Raphoe, and Waterford and Lismore have all stated that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations

The communions are to go-ahead despite public health advice against them