5th March is the feast of Naomh Ciarán of Cape Clear (Oileán Chléire). He is also known as St Ciarán of Saigir and St Piran in Cornwall. On Cape Clear there is a cross-inscribed pillar stone known as Gallaunkeiran where ‘rounds’ (devotional prayers) where done on the eve of the saint’s feast day. To find out more visit https://coolimbooks.com/naomh-ciaran-of-cape-clear/

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5th March is the feast of Naomh Ciarán of Cape Clear (Oileán Chléire). He is also known as St Ciarán of Saigir, St Piran in Cornwall and he is considered by some as the first native born Irish saint. There is a church and other sites associated with him on Cape Clear, and there is also a rich folklore surrounding the life of the saint. To find out more visit https://coolimbooks.com/naomh-ciaran-of-cape-clear/

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Look what my book designer Alba Esteban (IG: @alesturadesign) sent me! I LOVE my book! Its my encyclopaedia of Irish female saints! Thanks to Alba, & my illustrator Matthew Jackson (IG: @mtthwjcksn_arts) for making it fantastic!

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The launch of ‘Searching for Thaddeus’ will occur in Rosscarbery Cathedral, on 8 December at 8pm. Thaddeus McCarthy was a 15th century bishop. He led a remarkable life, and he was beatified in 1895. In ‘Searching for Thaddeus’, art historian Patricia Curtin-Kelly tells his story, and discusses the many works of art dedicated to him. At the launch the author will give an illustrated talk. All are welcome to attend.

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St Brigid & Other Amazing Irish Women! Age 9-109! Excellent value! 23 long stories, encyclopaedia of facts, myths/folklore, poetry, 23 creative activity tasks, name checklist of hundreds of Irish female saints & a QUIZ! You can pre-order now from Columba Books website! Out Jan 2023! #book #saints #IrishSaints #church #ChurchHistory #amwriting #WritersLift