The Dioceses of Clonfert, and of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora work together under the pastoral care of Bishop Michael Duignan. Through their offices in Galway and Loughrea, the dioceses support parishes, clergy, and the wider community in prayer, worship, and service.
General and Parish Enquiries
For parish matters, click here to contact the parish directly.
If you know the diocesan department or office you wish to contact, click here.
To contact a chaplaincy, click here.
If you are unsure where to direct your enquiry, please contact one of the diocesan offices below. We will ensure your message reaches the right person.
Galway Diocesan Office
The Cathedral, Galway
Tel: +353 (0)91 563566
Email: info@galwaydiocese.ie
Clonfert Diocesan Office
Coorheen, Loughrea, Co. Galway
Tel: +353 (0)91 841560
Email: office@clonfertdiocese.ie
Sacramental Records
Requests for baptism, confirmation, marriage, or burial records should be made directly to the parish where the sacrament took place.
A full list of parishes, with contact details, is available in the Parish Directory on this website.
If you are uncertain which parish to contact — or if a parish has since been merged or closed — please get in touch with the relevant Diocesan Office in Galway or Loughrea. Staff will help identify where the records are now held and advise on the next step.
Genealogy Advice and Support
Many people today are exploring their family roots and tracing earlier generations within the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora, and the Diocese of Clonfert. To assist with this, we have prepared a detailed guide on how to access and interpret parish records, together with links to national and local genealogy resources.
You can find full information here:
Genealogy Queries