Saint Patrick’s history in Armagh and how 17 churches were built on site Saint deemed ‘significant’
As St Patrick’s Day celebrations get underway across Ireland Sophie Clarke travelled to Armagh to find out more about the ...
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St Patrick’s Day celebrations start at dawn in city with ‘most authentic’ link
Many don’t realise that without Armagh, the island’s connection to its patron saint may not be what it is today.” ...
7 of the best pilgrimages in the UK
While traditional religious practices may be on the decline, pilgrimages — meditative, multi-day hikes — are experiencing a ...
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St Patrick’s Day celebrations start at dawn in city with ‘most authentic’ link
Today, less than half a mile away, on a neighbouring hill, stands Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, making Armagh the only city in the world with two cathedrals bearing his name.
Baltimore’s Ma and Pa Railroad may be gone, it remains forever on time
Today people who were not alive when its smoke-spewing coal-fired trains passed through Remington, Wyman Park, Roland Park, ...
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Irish bishops call for prayers for peace on Saint Patrick’s Day
Marking Saint Patrick’s Day the bishops of Ireland encouraged the faithful to pray for peace in the world, especially in Gaza ...
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The Armagh cultural centre at the heart of city's popular St Patrick's Day celebrations
Armagh City, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, was chosen by St Patrick as the site of his first stone church in 445AD ...