Faithleach_of_Clontuskert

Faithleach of Clontuskert

Faithleach of Clontuskert

Irish saint (7th century)

Faithleach of Clontuskert, Irish saint, fl. 600.

Faithleach was one of the four sons of Fionnlugh mac Olchú, and a brother of Brendan of Clonfert.[1] His other brothers were Domhainghin of Tuaim Múscraighe and Faolán of Ceall Tulach. In 520 he founded a monastery at Cloontuskert, located in south-east County Galway.

References

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    "St Faithleach's GAA". St Faithleach's GAA.
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