In the penal times, Ossory suffered much, but its faith survived, and when toleration came it was ruled by an exceptional man, Thomas De Burgo (1759–86). Equally capable was his successor, John Thomas Troy (1777–86), subsequently Archbishop of Dublin.
In the trying times, Ossory suffered significantly, but its faith endured. When leniency arrived, it was guided by a remarkable individual, Thomas De Burgo (1759–86). His successor, John Thomas Troy (1777–86), shared similar exceptional qualities and later became Archbishop of Dublin.