@jdmccafferty The 'cursing' (in the formal sense of the word) was on display in the disputes between Ruadán of Lorrha and the Irish high-king Diarmait mac Cerbaill, stories about which survive in a variety of sources, both in Irish and in Latin. Of course, these stories should be understood as legendary, and they likely reflect later medieval concerns about the involvement of secular rulers in operations of the Church and, especially, monasteries. Nonetheless, the competitive cursing characteristic of Ruadán is an entertaining feature of the surviving literature about him.
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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 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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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!
St Brigid & Other Amazing Irish Women out Jan! Pre-orders from Columba Books👇!
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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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Michael Meckler
William Casey
Lorraine Mulholland Writer
Coolim Books