St Columbanus: Radical Visionary

St Columbanus: Radical Visionary

St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, literally and figuratively, and was the first to speak about a European identity. For his feast day on 23rd November we publish an extract of former president of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese’s talk: ‘Columbanus, the Man...
St Columbanus’ Vision and Legacy Celebrated in Carlow

St Columbanus’ Vision and Legacy Celebrated in Carlow

Pope Leo sent his “heartfelt good wishes” to Bishop Denis Nulty and all participants taking part in the XXVI Columbanus Weekend from 11-13th July 2025. The three-day celebration involved pilgrim walks and talks in Carlow town and the nearby the village of Myshall, in...
Columbanus Returns to Carlow

Columbanus Returns to Carlow

St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, both literally and figuratively. He has a message for our world in this Jubilee Year of Hope, writes Bishop Denis Nulty, ahead of the XXVI Columbanus Day gathering in Carlow from 11th to 13th of July. As the XXV Columbanus...
St Columban Booklet Translated for XXVI Columbanus Celebration

St Columban Booklet Translated for XXVI Columbanus Celebration

In preparation for the XXVI Columbanus Day celebration from 11th July to 13th July 2025 in Carlow town, our booklet on St Columbanus has been translated into French, Italian and German. St Columbanus was born in 540 AD at the foot of Mount Leinster, Co Carlow and...
All Paths Lead to Carlow St Columbanus Celebration

All Paths Lead to Carlow St Columbanus Celebration

All paths lead to Carlow this July when the town hosts the XXVI Columbanus Day celebration from 11th July to 13th July 2025. This significant occasion honours St Columbanus, one of Ireland’s most influential early missionaries, recognised for his contributions to the...