Английская Википедия:Gartan
Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use Irish English Шаблон:Infobox settlement Gartan (Шаблон:Lang-ga) is a parish in County Donegal, Ireland. It is best known for being the birthplace of Columba, one of the three patron saints of Ireland and one of the most revered saints in the Christian world.[1] Here he founded a monastery in 521.[2] The popular song "Gartan Mother's Lullaby" comes from the area,[3] and has been performed by many artists, including American actress Meryl Streep.[4]
From the book Kenny, by Leona Dalrymple (The Reilly & Britton Co., Chicago, 1917):[5]
Gallery
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The remains of St. Columba's church.
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Memorial plaque unveiled by Mary Robinson on the occasion of the 1400th anniversary of the death of Colm Cille
References
External links
- Parish of Gartan and Termon
- Gartan Outdoor Education Centre
- View of Lough Gartan from the burial ground at Gartan Rath
- Photo of birthplace of St. Columba at Gartan
- Photo of Lough Gartan seen from the burial ground at Gartan Rath
