Cill Mhantáin

Cill Mhantáin, meaning 'church of the toothless one,' derives from early Christian settlement: according to folklore preserved in historical sources, Saint Patrick's party attempted to land at Travailahawk beach south of the harbour around the 5th century, where hostile locals attacked them. One of Patrick's companions, subsequently known as Manntach (toothless one) after losing his front teeth...