Ecclesiastical site in Murher

Situated NE of the Galey river. 'The 8th century Genealogy of the Ciarraige refers to Mag nAirthir (Murher) in North Kerry, in the lands of the Ciarraige Luachra, as a church site which was founded by Bishop Fáelán of the local ruling dynasty.' Hurley (1982, 329). The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 832. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013

Bishop Fáelán of Kerry founded the ecclesiastical site in Murher in the 8th century; it is associated with the Ciarraige Luachra and reflects early Christian church foundations in North Kerry. Its significance lies in its mention in the 8th-century Genealogy of the Ciarraige, highlighting its historical and religious importance in the region.