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Places of St Fintan in Ireland
8 sites named after or linked to St Fintan.
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8 sites named after or linked to St Fintan in the Archaeological Survey: 5 ancient churches, 3 holy wells.
Folklore on ErinSites is quoted from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (or, when marked, from visitors). It records what people said or believed about a place; it is not presented as historical fact.
- Saint Fintan's Well Holy well · Cromoge, Co. Laois
- St Fintan's Well Holy well · Clonenagh, Co. Laois
In some cavities in the trunk, water is said to be at all times found, in which healing properties are ascribed (Comerford 1886, vol. 3, 298).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Fintan's Well Holy well · Churchlands, Co. Wexford
According to John O’Donovan writing c. 1840 the pattern was held on the 17th February.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Kill of the Grange Ancient church · Kill Of The Grange, Co. Dublin
- St Fintan's Church Ancient church · Sutton South, Co. Dublin
- Churchtown Church Ancient church · Raheenadeeragh, Co. Kildare
- Clonenagh Church Ancient church · Clonenagh, Co. Laois
- Durrow Church (site of) Ancient church · Durrow Townparks, Co. Laois
According to Carrigan 'The foundations of what was traditionally known as 'Durrow Monastery' (LA029-042), remained till 1835, about 60 yards north-west of the churchyard of Durrow, between the base of the 'Castle Hill' and the small stone bridge crossing the…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact
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