The Church of Ireland's diocesan system is based on the 900-year-old system set up by the Synod of Rathbreasail. However in recent years, declining membership has led to consolidation into two provinces, and the mergers of some dioceses, especially in the south and west of the Island.
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Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 17,006 people, 5,316 households, and 4,454 famil ...