Everyone knows about Saint Patrick. He is known as the Patron
Saint of Ireland and has been credited with converting the
Celtic pagans to Christianity. Although Patrick did not do this
totally on his own, he was influential in the conversion of the
northern half of Ireland. Traditionally, his mission began in
432 A.D. Saint Patrick's feast-day is celebrated on the
anniversary of his death on March 17th. Saint Brigid was
sometimes known as 'Mary of the Gael'. Brigid was converted by
Patrick and dedicated the rest of her life to religion. It is
told that Brigid started the first nunnery in Ireland and was
the first 'Mother Superior'. Coincidentally, there was a pagan
goddess called Bridget in pre-Christian Ireland. Although Brigid
is celebrated throughout Ireland, her main following is centered
in County Kildare. She is known for crafting a cross with reeds
from the River Shannon. Saint Brigid's feast-day is observed on
February 1st. Saint Brendan is known as the unofficial leader of
the Irish emigrants. It is