| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Armagh |
| Title | Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All-Ireland |
| Period in office | 1747 — 1748 |
| Predecessor | Bernard MacMahon |
| Successor | Michael O'Reilly |
| Religious career | |
| Previous bishoprics | Bishop of Clogher (1737–1747) |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | 1698 |
| Place of birth | Enagh, Co. Monaghan |
| Date of death | 29 October 1748 |
Ross Roe MacMahon (born 1698 in Enagh, Co. Monaghan) was ordained to the priesthood in 1727. He was appointed as Roman Catholic Bishop of Clogher on 8 November, 1738 following the appointment of his predecessor, Bernard MacMahon to the Archbishop of Armagh on 8 November 1737.[1] Bishop MacMahon was himself appointed to the position of Archbishop of Armagh on 3 August, 1747; he died in Armagh on 29 October, 1748. Bishop MacMahon served in his position in Clogher for just under nine years.
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| Roman Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bernard MacMahon |
Bishop of Clogher 1738 – 1747 |
Succeeded by Michael O'Reilly |
| Preceded by Bernard MacMahon |
Archbishop of Armagh 1747 – 1748 |
Succeeded by Daniel O’Reilly |
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