Faithleach of Clontuskert () was an Irish Christian saint. His name, pronounced (), literally means 'seer-healer' (cf. the Vates and archaic English leech, 'doctor').
Faithleach was one of the four sons of Fionnlugh mac Olchú, and a brother of Brendan of Clonfert. His other brothers were Domhainghin of Tuaim Múscraighe and Faolán of Ceall Tulach. In 520 he founded a monastery at Cloontuskert, located in south-east County Galway.
References
The Great Book of Irish Genealogies, 729.13, pp. 718–19, volume two, Dubhaltach MacFhirbhisigh; edited, with translation and indices by Nollaig Ó Muraíle, 2003-2004. . The Parish of Clontuskert - Glimpses into its Past, 2009.
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