Finian Lobhar

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Who is Finian Lobhar?

Finian Lobhar was an early Irish saint, commonly referred to as Saint Finian the Leper.

He was born in Bregia, Leinster, IreĀ­land, and was credited with founding the monastery at Innisfallen in Killarney. Later he became abbot of Swords Abbey near Dublin. His feast day is on 16 March.

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on July 23, 2013

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