SAINTS of Ireland’s county SLIGO
Saint Attracta (Athracht): August 11, c. 5th–6th century (exact dates unknown): Killaraght, County Sligo (and Roscommon) Attracta, a contemporary of St.…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county TIPPERARY
Saint Colum of Terryglass: December 13, c. 6th century (exact dates unknown): Terryglass, County Tipperary Colum founded a monastery at Terryglass,…
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SAINTS of Ireland’s county CARLOW
Saint Columbanus: November 23, c. 540–615: MyshallTraditionally believed to have been born near Myshall, Carlow,…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county CAVAN
Saint Felim (Fethlimidh): August 9, c. 6th century: Kilmore (Cathedral of SS. Patrick and Felim,…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county CLARE
Saint Senan (Seanán) of Scattery Island: March 8, c. 488–544: Kilrush, Inis Cathaigh (Scattery Island)Senan,…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county CORK
Saint Finbarr (Finnbarr): September 25, c. 550–623: Cork City (St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral), Gougane BarraPatron…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county DERRY
The Giant’s Stone Thrown from Breecy Mountain: A massive stone resting on a hill in…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county DONEGAL
The Giant Coole and His Road: Local tradition tells of a mighty giant named Coole…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county DOWN
The Banshee of Scrabo Hill: Near Newtownards, the banshee is said to appear on Scrabo…
FOLKLORE in Ireland’s county DUBLIN
The Fairy Fort at Dalkey: In the area around Dalkey, a prominent ring fort is…