'A Day in my Life'- Fore Abbey Co. Westmeath
In today's YouTube video I managed to sneak away from the studio for a little adventure- come join me!
We travelled to the intriguing historical site of Fore Abbey in Co. Westmeath. Originally a Gaelic monastic settlement in the 7th C founded by St Féichin, it transitioned over the years, due to constant raids, fires and violent attacks from the Vikings, to the local waring tribal kingdoms. It eventually became a notable Benedictine abbey in the 13th C founded by Hugh de Lacy; Lord of Co.Meath.
It is mostly known for 'the seven wonders of Fore'; the monastery built in the bog, the mill without a race, the water that flows uphill, the tree that won't burn, the water that won't boil, the anchorite in a stone, and the stone/lintel raised by St Féchin's prayers.
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