Carthach

There are many indications in the present Life that, at one period, and in the time of Carthach, the western boundary of Decies extended far beyond the line at present recognised.

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

Shortly afterwards the bishop, Carthach, whom we have mentioned as sent for by the king, arrived, and to him the latter entrusted Mochuda to be instructed in reading and writing.

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

Soon as Carthach perceived this he himself inclined to Mochuda and bending his knee before him exclaimed: -- "I hereby give myself, my parish and monastery to God and to Mochuda for ever."

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

The renowned bishop, Carthach, commonly called Mochuda, was of the territory of Ciarraighe Luachra [North Kerry] and of the race of Fergus

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

With the water of this well the infant was baptised and Carthach, as the angel had foretold, was the name given him.

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

Sometime afterwards Mochuda with his master, Carthach, visited King

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

Nevertheless 'Mochuda' is the name by which he was commonly known, because he was so called, through affection and regard, by his master (St. Carthach Senior).

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

Ciarraighe will be divided between you and him, and Carthach will be his name; to multitudes his advent will be cause for joy and he will gain multitudes for heaven.

Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore Anonymous

Many scarcely know that he has any other name than Mochuda and it is lawful to write either Mochuda or Carthach.

Lives of SS Declan and Mochuda Anonymous 1914

The renowned bishop, Carthach, commonly called Mochuda, was of the territory of Ciarraighe Luachra [North Kerry] and of the race of Fergus Mac Roigh.

Lives of SS Declan and Mochuda Anonymous 1914