Saint Trea of Ardtree

Saint Trea of Ardtree, also known as Saint Trea of Ardtrea and Ard Tréa, was born in mid-5th century Ireland as the daughter of the chieftain Cairthenn Bec mac Eircc and Mugain. Little is known about her early life, except that she came from a prominent family. Trea and her parents were fortunate to encounter Saint Patrick, the renowned missionary who introduced Christianity to Ireland....