When we think of Irish saints, good old St. Patrick first springs to mind, but let’s face it, he was a blow-in from England, France, or Wales … nobody knows for sure. St. Brigid is actually ...

Saint Patrick's Day is coming soon, named after a real Saint Patrick. Was he actually Irish? Why is he famous? Why is St.

Her feast day is on Feb. 1 and folk history says she also died on that day. She is one of three patron saints of Ireland, along with St. Patrick and St. Columcille. Her feast day marks the ...