Eoghan Corry's TRAVEL Extra

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HAUNTED places in Ireland’s county CLARE

Ballyvaughan and the Ghostly Fisherman: Ballyvaughan’s shores are haunted by a ghostly fisherman, seen mending nets, believed to have drowned…

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Ballydehob and the Phantom Piper: Ballydehob is haunted by a ghostly piper, whose music echoes at night, believed to be…

Ireland

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Saint Brendan of Clonfert: May 16, c. 484–577: Ardfert, AnnaghKnown as “the Navigator,” Brendan, born…

Ireland

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Saint Brigid of Kildare: February 1, c. 451–525: Kildare Town (St. Brigid’s Cathedral), CurraghOne of…

Ireland

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Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: Kilkenny City (St. Canice’s Cathedral), ThomastownPatron saint of…

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Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: AghaboeOne of the “Twelve Apostles of Ireland,” Canice…

Ireland

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Saint Caillín of Fenagh: November 13, c. 6th century: FenaghCaillín, patron of Fenagh, founded a…

Ireland

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Saint Munchin (Mainchín): January 2, c. 6th century: Limerick City (St. Munchin’s Church)Patron saint of…

Ireland

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Saint Mel: February 6, c. 5th century: Ardagh (St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Town)Nephew of St.…

Ireland

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Saint Colman of Inishbofin: August 8, c. 7th century: InishbofinColman, a monk from Lindisfarne, founded…