Brendan the Navigator, Early Irish Transatlantic Voyager, Died
May 16, 578
Saint Brendan of Clonfert or Bréanainn of Clonfert (c. 484 – c. 578) called the Navigator or the Voyager, is one of the …
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Community of Iona Founded by Colum Cille (St Columba) From Ireland
May 12, 563
Community of Iona founded by Colum Cille (St Columba) from Ireland. This May 12, 563 entry records a moment in Celtic …
Community in Iona Founded in Scotland by Saint Colmcille and Followers From Ireland
May 12, 563
Saint Columba or Saint Colm Cille sometimes known as St. Columba of Iona (7 December 521 - 9 June 597), (Old Irish …
St Kessog Day, the Patron Saint of Scotland
March 10, 560
On March 10 560, St Kessog, the Irish missionary in the Lennox area and southern Perthshire, was killed. Kessog was …
St. Columcille, Irish Bard and Monk Honored in All the Celtic Lands, Born
December 7, 521
Saint Columba (7 December 521 – 9 June 597 AD) was an Irish abbot and missionary evangelist credited with spreading …
Pelagius, Champion of Celtic View of Christianity, Banned by Roman Political Enemies in the Church
April 30, 418
Pelagius was a theologian of British origin who lived during the late 4th and early 5th centuries. He is best known for …
Battle of Allia
July 18, 390
Rome was in midst of its early expansion with wars against its neighbors, notably the Etruscans in the 5th century BC At …
Druids of Gaul Recognize Roman Authority in Exchange for Religous Toleration.
August 1, 18
Caesar reports that in Gaul (present-day France), the druids had a an annual council in the center of that region, and …
Alban Heruin, Welsh Bardic Name for Summer Solstice
June 21, 1
The summer solstice, or Alban Heruin, was the longest day of the year. The summer solstice is an astronomical term …
St. Andrew's Day Patron Saint of Scotland
November 30
St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated as the feast day of Saint Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland. The day is …
Beltaine (Cetshamain) Feast of Celtic God Belenos
May 1, 0000
Beltane, also spelled Beltaine, is a Celtic festival that marks the beginning of the warmer season, usually observed …