Saint Patrick
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Saint Finbarr
Did you know that Cork has its own patron saint? Saint Finbarr is a major figure in Irish Christianity... celebrated on September 25!
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Hugh O’Flaherty (1898 – 1963)
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty is an Irishman famous for having saved 6,500 people from the Nazis during the Second World War. An Irish hero!
5.00/5 (1 votes)Saints and Religious in Ireland
Ireland has been a deeply religious country since the 5th century, after the massive evangelization of the island by the Patron Saint of the Irish: Saint Patrick. In addition to this great historical figure, Ireland has other great figures of the Christian religion who contributed to its development… From Saint Brigitte to Saint Colomba, here’s an overview of the great names respected by the Irish…
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