Christians in Ireland before Patrick
St Patrick - “the man who brought Christianity to our ancestors”. But did he? We analyse evidence that there were Christians in Ireland before Patrick.
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Irish saints
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A Selection of Irish Art
In celebration of St Patrick's Day, we look at a beautiful piece of art depicting the Saint lighting a paschal fire on the Hill of Slane
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The Life of Saint Dymphna
In 2016, the Phoebus Foundation, a trust from the collection and preservation of Belgian art, undertook a large-scale restoration project focused on an altar screen by Goossen van der Weyden…
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From Ancient Rome to Modern Dublin – The journey of Saint Valentine
February 14 has been associated with St Valentine in modern lore. But how and why? And did you know his relics are in Dublin?
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On a Pilgrimage: Visiting St Gobnait’s Shrine at Ballyvourney
In the village of Ballyvourney lies a shrine dedicated to St Gobnait. Let's trace a pilgrim's steps on her feast day with Dr Louise Nugent
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Lá Fhéile Bríde
Saint Brigid’s Day is celebrated on February 1st, the day of the old Celtic festival of Imbolc. St. Brigid’s Holy Well in Liscannor is a popular site to visit on this day.
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Glencairn Abbey in the Autumn: A spiritual haven for women
Valerie O'Sullivan's collection of photos and wisdom offer an exclusive view of Ireland's only Cistercian monastery for women in the crisp Autumn.
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Mountains, wells, and caves: A look at Ireland’s sacred landscape
In Ireland, relics can also be found in the natural landscape. Holy wells, caves, stones and even mountains have been pilgrim destinations for centuries.
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Linking Ireland and Wales with a new pilgrim path
The Way of Saints Aidan and David is set to build on the historic connections between Ireland and Wales with the building a pilgrim path.
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A Storyteller’s last ode
Remembering Colm Keane (1951-2022) and his last contribution to the writing sphere - The Book of St. Brigid
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