Lismore … Heritage Town

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Lismore … Heritage Town

Legend tell us that Lismore was named by a holy woman who met Saint Carthage upon her arrival in the area.

Friday, 31 October 2014
9:27 AM GMT



The 13th. video documentary in the historical series 'Stories from The River of Time' by Jim Owers.
Part One; Legend tell us that Lismore was named by a holy woman who met Saint Carthage upon her arrival in the area. Her prophesy that Carthage would find a 'Lios Mor' or 'Big Fort' was fulfilled as the monastery town founded by him in 636 A.D. grew to eminence.



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