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Ireland’s little-known 'mermaid' saint inspired unique and beautiful girl’s name
In the 6th century, Lí Ban was caught in an Irish monk's fishing net who brought the enchanting woman back to St Comgall's monastery in Co Down. There, she was given the choice to be baptized and ...
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Beyond St. Patrick: St. Kevin and the Catholic Heart of Ireland
St. Patrick may be Ireland’s most famous saint, but a new biography for young readers sheds light on another great Irish holy ...
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Irish Warrior Princess
The subject linked the new hospital to ancient Ireland as Macha reputedly ... who built Derry's first infirmary at his monastery in the sixth century.