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Sixth or seventh century. Fintan Mac Eochach, of Bealach, has been set down in the "Martyrology of Tallagh" at the 1st of January. It is not easy to discover where the "bealach," meaning a "pass" or "road," lay. At this date the "Martyrology of Donegal" likewise registers Fuintain, son of Eochaidh, descended from the race of Laeghaire, son to Niall of the Nine Hostages. At the period of his death, which probably occurred sometime about the close of the sixth or beginning of the seventh century, he passed to a blessed life, promised to faithful servants, in the household of the Lord (O'Hanlon).


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