What happened to the Archbishop of Cashel title?

The Archbishop of Cashel was an archiepiscopal title in Ireland that split into parallel Catholic and Church of Ireland successions following the Reformation. Over time, both lines experienced structural changes, with the Church of Ireland title downgraded in 1838 and the Catholic role united with Emly in 2015. Today, historical remnants of the office include a former 18th-century episcopal residence that now operates as a luxury hotel.

What we know

• The title of Archbishop of Cashel took its name from the town of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. [2, 5]
• Following the Reformation, parallel apostolic successions to the title emerged in both the Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland. [2]
• In the Church of Ireland, the archiepiscopal title was downgraded to a bishopric in 1838. [2]
• In the Catholic Church, the role was superseded by the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly when the two dioceses were united in 2015. [2]

Where to go next

• whereWhere was the 18th-century archbishop's residence?
• what caused itHow did the Reformation affect Irish bishoprics?
• the bigger pictureWhat is the history of the Rock of Cashel?
• whenWhen were Cashel and Emly united?
• compared withHow does the Church of Ireland structure its current bishoprics?
• an unexpected connectionHow did an archbishop's home become a Michelin-key hotel?The 1732 Palladian manor originally built as the residence for Church of Ireland Archbishops of Cashel was later restored and opened as a five-star luxury hotel winning Michelin recognition.

Sources

• [1]Archbishop of Cashel (Wikidata Q109049057) · CC0 1.0
• [2]Archbishop of Cashel · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [3]Rock of Cashel · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [4]Cashel Palace Hotel · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [5]Cashel, County Tipperary · CC BY-SA 4.0