Missionaries to Nigeria :: from County Longford? Agharra

Hi guys, I would like to know if missionaries were sent from Ireland to Nigeria.

The Southern part of Nigera is predominanetly cahtolic, and the nation also has St.Patrick 

as its national saint. 

My last name is Aghara, so I am wondering if any missionaries, and even then if any from county Longford 

or the parish of Aghara were involved in converting the natives and perhaps have even started families over there.

Very curious about my last name and it's origins, and I think there may be an Irish Connection.

Cheers