Cainnech of Aghaboe
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Cainnech of Aghaboe, also known as Saint Canice in Ireland, Saint Kenneth in Scotland, Saint Kenny and in Latin Sanctus Canicus, was an Irish abbot, monastic founder, priest and missionary during the
Bust of Saint Cainnech in Kilkenny
Depicted in stained glass, St Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
Statue at St. Canice's Catholic Church, Kilkenny
Finnian of Clonard imparting his blessing to the Twelve Apostles of Ireland
Kilkenny
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Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2022 census gave the population
Cainnech of Aghaboe
…Aghaboe to Kilkenny. In 1346 Diarmaid Mac Giollaphádraig burned the town of Aghaboe, and completely destroyed Cainnech's shrine along with his relics. Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh "The Church of Cainnech") was originally the name of a church erected by or dedicated to Cainnech, but was afterwards extended…
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St. Canice's Cathedral 2024 03 22
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