Saint Patrick's legend Saints and Religious in Ireland
Saint Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the Christianization of Ireland in the 5th century by Maewyn Succat, a Scotsman who came to evangelize the…
Saints and Religious in Ireland : the must-haves
Saints and Religious in Ireland
Luc de Wadding
Saint Patrick's Day didn't just happen. It was designed by the Franciscan friar Luc de Wadding (1558-1657). The Waterford-based company was keen…
Feast of Saint Brigid Saints and Religious in Ireland
Saint Brigid
St. Brigid (451-525) is one of Ireland’s patron saints, like St . Patrick. Known for her contribution to the development of Christianity…
Saints and Religious in Ireland
Saint Colmcille
St. Colmcille (521-597) is one of Ireland’s three greatest patron saints, along with St. Patrick and St. Brigid. He is still celebrated…
Saints and Religious in Ireland
Matt Talbot
Matt Talbot (1856-1925) was an Irishman known the world over for his fight against alcoholism… Although his life is only partially known,…
Saints and Religious in Ireland
Saint Brendan de Clonfert
Saint Brendan de Clonfert (also known as Bréanainn de Clonfert in Irish) was an Irish saint (484-578), whose legend ended up taking…
Saints and Religious in Ireland
Saint Finbarr
There’s more to Ireland than St. Patrick’s Day! There are also other saints, such as the famous Saint Finbarr of Cork (550…
Saints and Religious in Ireland
Hugh O’Flaherty (1898 – 1963)
If you like poignant lessons in courage, Hugh O’Flaherty’s story should interest you. He is an unsung hero of the Second World…
