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The sacred white clay of Gartan and the enduring traditions surrounding the birthplace of St Colmcille.

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RareGer: Gartan Clay tells the remarkable story of the famous white clay found at Gartan, County Donegal—the traditional birthplace of St Colmcille (Colum Cille).

For centuries, Gartan Clay was treasured as a symbol of protection, faith and hope. Local tradition held that it guarded against danger, brought comfort during illness and childbirth, and was carried by fishermen and travellers as a blessing on their journeys. Closely linked with the O'Friel family's guardianship of the clay, it remains one of Donegal's most fascinating spiritual traditions.

This illustrated RareGer card celebrates the meeting of landscape, legend and living heritage in one of Ireland's most sacred places.