24 Mar 505: d. Macartan, bishop of #Clogher #otd Here is his shrine, the amazing 8th and 14th century Domhnach Airgid, one of the great treasures of Ireland. (NMI)
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20 Jan 1621: While on a visit to the continent, John Spottiswoode is nominated to the bishopric of #Clogher in #Ireland by James VI & I #otd (JohnArmagh). Spottiswoode had accompanied James to #Denmark for his marriage to Anne in 1589.
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5 July 1650: Heber MacMahon #Catholic bishop of #Clogher hanged #otd by Charles Coote [Earl of Mountrath in the Restoration] at #Enniskillen #otd (Coote portrait: CKeddie/RomeParis)
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Day 1736: Out with all the elements #100daysofwalking #ireland #200daysofwalking #clogher #365daysofwalking
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25 May 1661: Bishop Henry Jones of #Clogher translated to #Meath; like Calderon (who d. #otd in 1681) he wrote about the pilgrimage to Lough Derg.
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24 Mar 505: d. Macartan, bishop of #Clogher #otd
Here is his shrine, the amazing 8th and 14th century Domhnach Airgid, one of the great treasures of Ireland. (NMI)
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18/24 March, 15 Aug: St Mac Caírthinn (d. 506). 1st Bishop #Clogher #Tyrone. "Strong Man"; carried St Patrick when old, over marshes, rivers! St Brigid's uncle? Legend Domhnach Airgid given to him from Patrick! @NMIreland. 39 sheets, 8/9th C. 1350 cover. www.megalithicireland.com/Clogher%20Hi...
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15 Feb 1605: George Montgomery, a #Scot, granted three Church of Ireland bishoprics at once - #Clogher, #Derry & #Raphoe #otd Montgomery created the framework for the church in the #Ulster Plantation
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2 Feb: Feast Day of St Aithmet. Bishop of Clochar/ #Clogher, Co. #Tyrone. 6-8th century (O'Hanlon). Gold-covered pagan oracle stone named Cermand Cestach in cathedral until 15th C. This "Cloch Óir/"Golden Stone" given to founder St Mac Caírthinn/Macartan (d. 506)! Gives wrong etymology for Clogher!
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1 Feb: Feast Day of St Cinne/Cinnia of Druim-dubhain near #Clogher #Tyrone. "dear white" MartG. Only daughter of King Echu/Eochaidh of Ulster. Her father wanted her to marry Corburac so St Patrick intervened. Baptised her. Under care of abbess Cathuberis. Performed many miracles & conversions!
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