Mullingar’s Fr Paul Connell appointed Bishop of Ardagh By Topic.ie 12 April 2023 Bishop-elect Paul Connell speaking in St Mel’s Cathedral By Patrick Muldoon Mullingar native Fr Paul Connell has been appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Support needed for Westmeath pubs, say publicans 4 September 2024 Nell McCafferty spent much time in Westmeath 4 September 2024 Olé for the Spiced Bean Café! 5 September 2024 PHOTOS: Wedding of Geraldine Morgan and Enda McCabe 6 September 2024 A. Gorman Furniture and Interiors – a bespoke home decor store for Mullingar 6 September 2024 Mullingar community garden ticks all the boxes 3 September 2024 PHOTOS: Loreto College, Mullingar celebrate their Debs in style! 6 September 2024 Niall Horan wows fans with two magical nights in Kilmainham 5 September 2024 MORE STORIES Nell McCafferty spent much time in Westmeath PHOTOS: Wedding of Geraldine Morgan and Enda McCabe 463 fines issued for parking on footpaths in Westmeath PHOTOS: Loreto College, Mullingar celebrate their Debs in style! Champs could bow out as Gaels produce a storming finish