Early Life Óengus of Tallaght – March 11 Our Venerable Father Óengus of Tallaght, a holy bishop and God-inspired writer of Ireland, is chiefly known to us for his sacred works, the Félire Óengusso (Martyrology of Óengus) and possibly the Martyrology of Tallaght. Through his unwavering dedication to Christ, he became a powerful instrument for the renewal of […]
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Mo Laisse Laisrén mac Nad Froích – 25th September Our Venerable Father Laisrén, known affectionately as Mo Laisse, shone forth as a beacon of Christ’s light in sixth-century Ireland. He is venerated as the patron saint of Devenish Island, nestled within the tranquil waters of Lough Erne, near Enniskillen in County Fermanagh. Though he reposed
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Early Life Its of Kileedy – 28th January The name Ita means “thirst for holiness,” reflecting a life lived in accordance with our Lord’s teachings, echoing “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Ita’s zeal for Christ transformed Ireland’s monastic landscape, fostering many great saints, earning her the nickname “The foster mother of
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Also Known As St. Aidan St. Máedóc of Ferns – 13th February St. Máedóc, also known as St. Mogue or Madoc, and more famously as St. Aidan (Not the same as St. Aidan of Lindisfarne), was an Irish saint, the first Bishop of Ferns in County Wexford, and the founder of 30 churches! His birth
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Who is St. Felim? Felim – 22nd August Saint Felim was an Irish hermit monk born shortly after 500 AD. He was a descendant of Eógan mac Néill, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. If you have read our Life of St. Patrick, you will know that the mac Néill clan was divided regarding
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