This biography of the Irish Catholic bishop James Doyle, first published in 1861, offers a fascinating portrait of a man who played a significant role in the political and religious life of 19th-century Ireland. William John Fitzpatrick draws on a wealth of correspondence and other primary sources to trace Doyle's career and achievements, including his involvement in the fight for Catholic emancipation and his efforts to promote education and social welfare in his diocese. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.