SAINTS of Ireland’s county DONEGAL
Saint Columba (Columcille): June 9, c. 521–597: Gartan, Glencolmcille, Tory IslandOne of Ireland’s three patron saints, Columba was born in…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county DOWN
Saint Patrick: March 17, c. 385–461: Downpatrick (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity), SaulIreland’s primary patron saint, Patrick was enslaved in…
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SAINTS of Ireland’s county LAOIS
Saint Canice (Cainnech): October 11, c. 515–600: AghaboeOne of the “Twelve Apostles of Ireland,” Canice…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LEITRIM
Saint Caillín of Fenagh: November 13, c. 6th century: FenaghCaillín, patron of Fenagh, founded a…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LIMERICK
Saint Munchin (Mainchín): January 2, c. 6th century: Limerick City (St. Munchin’s Church)Patron saint of…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county LONGFORD
Saint Mel: February 6, c. 5th century: Ardagh (St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford Town)Nephew of St.…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county MAYO
Saint Colman of Inishbofin: August 8, c. 7th century: InishbofinColman, a monk from Lindisfarne, founded…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county MEATH
Saint Finian of Clonard: December 12, c. 470–549: Clonard. Known as the “Teacher of Irish…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county MONAGHAN
St. Macartan (Mac Cairthinn): March 24, c. 5th–6th century (exact dates uncertain): Clogher (Diocese of…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county OFFALY
Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise: September 9, c. 512–546: Clonmacnoise, County Offaly Known as Ciarán the Younger,…