Faithleach of Clontuskert
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Faithleach of Clontuskert, Irish saint, {{floruit|600}}.
Faithleach was one of the four sons of Fionnlugh mac Olchú, and a brother of Brendan of Clonfert.{{cite web| title=St Faithleach's GAA | url=https://www.stfaithleachsgaa.ie| publisher= St Faithleach's GAA}} 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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- The Great Book of Irish Genealogies, 729.13, pp. 718–19, volume two, Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh; edited, with translation and indices by Nollaig Ó Muraíle, 2003-2004. {{ISBN|0 946130 36 1}}.
- The Parish of Clontuskert - Glimpses into its Past, 2009.
External links
- [http://www.clontuskert.com/ Clontuskert]
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Category:Christian clergy from County Galway