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Scethe, a virgin, from Fert Sceithe, is found on record in the "Martyrology of Tallagh," at the 1st day of January. From the "Martyrology of Donegal" we learn that veneration was given on this day to Sciath, virgin, and daughter to Meachair, of Feart-Sceithe, in Muscraighe-Aedha. St. Scethe belonged to the race of Conaire, son to Mogh-lamha, monarch of Ireland. Thus she was descended from the race of Heremon. The Church of Fiort-sceithe is placed by the Calendars of Marianus and of the Four Masters in Muscraighe-tri-maighe, or Muskerry of the Three Plains. It is known at present by the name of Ardskeagh, a small parish in that part of Fermoy barony bordering on the baronies of Orrery and Kilmore, county of Cork (O'Hanlon).


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