- Source: Faithleach of Clontuskert
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. 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
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
Clontuskert