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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Barry
- Variants
- Berchán
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
Borne by Saint Berach of Termonbarry, 6th-century abbot of Cluain Coirpthe in County Roscommon.
The story behind Berach
Saint Berach founded his monastery at Termonbarry on the Shannon after defeating in contest a druid named Diarmaid; his bachall was preserved as a relic by the O'Hanly family.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century Irish saint.
Did you know?
Saint Berach was patron of the O'Hanly clan and reputedly outwitted a powerful druid.
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