Here here! It was a cracking day for exploring the countryside last week and I finally had a chance to visit Coolbanagher [Cúil Bennchair in Irish], the place where Óengus received inspiration for writing his martyrology. What little we know of this event and of Óengus’ connection to Coolbanagher is recorded in the Prose Preface … Continue reading A Place full of Angels
Óengus
Happy St. Óengus’ Day!
Welcome to my page about Óengus and the text he is most famous for: the Félire Óengusso or Martyrology of Óengus. What better day to launch this blog than his very own feastday! On this page you will find information about the Félire, about Óengus himself and the manuscripts containing the text, all of which … Continue reading Happy St. Óengus’ Day!