Jean you were asking about St. Ciaran? Saint Ciaran Known as Ciaran of Clonmacnoise AKA; Ceran, Kieran, Kyran,Queranus Latin Queranus, also called Kieran The Younger .One of the most illustrious founders of monasticism in Ireland. Feast Day 9 September Is known as the 'first-born' of the Irish saints Born in Connaught circa 516 Some say he was of royal blood more likely he was the son of a carpenter -Mac an Tsair, or "Son of the Carpenter". He is said to have had an affinity with animals. One legend tells that he prayed for a small bird which had been stolen from it's nest by a hawk. The hawk laid the injured bird at Ciarans feet and the small bird recovered. Another tells of a tame fox who carried Ciarans work in a satchel , unfortunately the fox decided to eat the contents of the satchel this being th saints written work ( that's foxes for you - always eating stuff!) Ciaran is said to have studied at Rome and Tours, becoming a bishop - he chose to become a hermit. It was said that wild boar tore down branches to provide wood for his shelter! http://www.lawrencetown.com/clonmac.htm has a bit of info on the history of Clonmacnoise Anyone who is interested in reading the old Irish Annals might want to have a look at http://www.ucc.ie/celt/transpage.html CELT ( Corpus of Electronic Texts) , Documents of Ireland -which has the Annals of Ulster,Annals of Connacht and many more Cheers Gill