St. Dairbhile's Church
St. Dairbhile's Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Mayo, Ireland. Location St. Dairbhile's Church is located 2.4 km (1½ miles) south of Aughleam in the townland of Fallmore, on the Mullet Peninsula. History St. Dairbhile's Church was constructed in the 6th century, although the current structure is from the 12th century. According to legend, if someone can squeeze themselves through the west window three times, they will never die from drowning. Legend tells us that in the 6th century St. Dairbhile (Darbiled), a native of Meath, travelled to the Mullet Peninsula to escape an admirer. However, she was followed here, and gouged out her own eyes to make herself less attractive. When her horrified lover left, she washed her eyes in the waters of a well and her sight was restored. This is St. Deirbhile's Well, which is located nearby. A pattern takes place annually on 15 August. Buildings St. Dairbhile's Church is a gabled single-cell church, now i ...
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Fallmore
Fallmore (Irish language, Irish: ''An Fál Mór'', also known as ''Faulmore'') is a Gaeltacht village and townland in County Mayo, Ireland. Situated in the southern part of the Mullet Peninsula within the barony of Erris, Fallmore townland spans approximately 704 acres (2.84 km2) and, as of 2011, had a population of 75 people. Fallmore townland also encompasses the village of Blacksod. History Early history The townland contains medieval settlement such as at St. Dairbhile's Church, Saint Dairbhile's Church, a National Monument, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The church exhibits distinct architectural features: the western section showcases polygonal masonry with granite blocks firmly cemented, while the eastern gable displays regular layers with a shallow pitch. Recent excavations uncovered the foundations of older parts of the structure. Since the 12th century the area was used for worship. The site was not originally associated with the Roman Catholic Di ...
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