SAINTS of Ireland’s county OFFALY
Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise: September 9, c. 512–546: Clonmacnoise, County Offaly Known as Ciarán the Younger, he founded the monastery at…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county ROSCOMMON
Saint Coman of Roscommon: Unknown (possibly January 26 or local veneration), c. 8th century (exact dates unknown): Roscommon town, County…
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SAINTS of Ireland’s county WICKLOW
Saint Coemgen (Kevin) of Glendalough: June 3, c. 498–618: Glendalough, County Wicklow Kevin founded the monastery…
SAINTS of Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Saint Patrick: March 17, c. 385–461, St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Catholic and Church of Ireland), Armagh…
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…