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Patron Saints of Ireland

5 saints serve as patrons of ireland.

Saint Brigid of Ireland

Saint Brigid of Ireland

Feast: February 1

Saint Brigid of Ireland, born in the fifth century to Dubtach, a pagan Scottish king of Leinster, and Brocca, a Christian Pictish slave baptized by Saint Patrick, entered the world under...

Saint Columba of Iona

Saint Columba of Iona

Feast: June 9

Saint Columba of Iona, also known as the Apostle of the Picts and Apostle to Scotland, was born on December 7, 521, in Garton, County Donegal, Ireland. He was the son of Fedhlimidh and Eithne, who...

Saint Kevin of Glendalough

Saint Kevin of Glendalough

Feast: June 3

Saint Kevin of Glendalough, also known as Caoimhghin or Coemgen, was born around 498 in the Fort of the White Fountain in Leinster, Ireland. He was the son of Coemlog and Coemell, belonging to the...

Saint Malachy Omore

Saint Malachy Omore

Feast: November 3

Saint Malachy Omore, also known as Maelmhaedhoc O'Morgair, Maolmhaodhog ua Morgair, Maol Maedoc, Malachy O'Morgair, Malachi, Malachy of Armagh, and Máel Máedóc Ua Morgair, was born in 1094 in Armagh,...

Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick

Feast: March 17

Saint Patrick, also known as the Apostle of Ireland, was born as Maewyn Succat between 387 and 390 in Scotland. At the age of 16, he was kidnapped from the British mainland and taken to Ireland as a...

Prayer for the Intercession of the Patron Saints of Ireland

Dear patron saints of ireland, we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help. Through your holy examples, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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