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Death announced of former bishop of Killaloe Willie Walsh (90)

Bishop was known for his relatively liberal views in the Catholic Church hierarchy



Former Bishop of Killaloe Willie Walsh has died at the age of 90. Born in 1935, he served in the Diocese of Killaloe for over 60 years, including teaching at St Flannan's College and serving as bishop from 1994 until his retirement. He was known for his relatively liberal views and his concern about child abuse scandals in the Catholic Church.

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