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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Just a reminder that I am also on instagram ( @lorraineelizabeth59 ) and facebook (Lorraine Mulholland) where I can post more photos than Bluesky! 📸🤳 www.instagram.com/lorraineeliz... www.facebook.com/antrim.irela...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 8h

8 Oct: Feast Day of the 7 holy women of Cell na Náemingen in the ecclesiastical lands of #Armagh. "They left power with splendour for eternal possession of the Kingdom, a bevy of virginal girls at the white passion of Faustinus." MartO. 📷Visit Armagh #Ireland #saints #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 9h

8 Oct: Feast St Cíarán, abbot of Ráith Maige & Tech Mo Fhinna. By 17th C neither could be securely identified but they were placed in #Donegal or #Antrim by the Franciscan scholar John Colgan (Prof Elva Johnston). 2 iconic images ©Gareth Wray📷Errigal, Donegal 📷Giant's Causeway, Antrim #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 9h

8 Jan, 8/30 Oct: Feast Days of St Ercnat of Dún Dá Én/ #Duneane, Co. #Antrim. Praised as St Columba's robe-maker and cook (Prof Elva Johnston). "Ercnait a virgin, splendid (her heritage)", MartO for 8 Jan. "Ernach a virgin, a lofty pillar", MartO for 30 Oct. 📷Heritage Park Wexford #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 9h

8 Oct: Feast Ss Conamail, Mo Crítóc "a white virginal prince", Cellán a priest & Corcrán "the cleric whom I praise is before us against every spear-battle". Quotes from 12th C MartG. Little-known saints in medieval Irish martyrologies. Unknown when & where they lived. 📷Walkers Celtic #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It’s not just the Book of Kells in @tcdlibrary.bsky.social #Dublin! They also have the: -Book of Durrow (c. 700) -Book of Dimma (8th C) -Book of Mulling (late 8th - early 9th C) -Book of Armagh (9th C) #medievalsky #LibrariesWeek 📚

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This is beautiful. Please do click on the youtube link below. Heard this gorgeous 5 minute piece on the special day to launch the new translation of the Navigatio at @dias.ie @scs-dias.bsky.social in #Dublin on 24th Sept. #medievalsky

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David Stifter 🍵📄🦊 @davidstifter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Two weeks ago, the choral piece Immram/Sea-voyaging was premièred at the launch of Nauigatio St Brendani. The music was composed by Cian Grant, the Old Irish lyrics by are based on motifs from Nauigatio St Brendani and other sea-voyage literature. youtu.be/XnWHRIaTZww This is a first recording...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

7 Oct: Feast of St Dubthach Mac Ua Lugair. 17th century MartD suggested he accompanied St Moling in mission to relieve Leinstermen of payment of a tribute (Borumha)? Was a 1st believer from Tara; 1 of 2 who stood up for St Patrick who blessed him; his family later included 30 saints! #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

7 Oct: Feast St Cú Chuimne (d. 747) of #Iona. Canonist & poet connected with the Collectio Canonum Hibernensis. Also credited with composing the hymn 'Cantemus in omni die' - one of earliest pieces of evidence for devotion to Mary in Irish church. #medievalsky www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/searchres...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

7 Oct: Feast St Cellach. Deacon & 'Saxon' of Glenn Dá Locha/ #Glendalough #Wicklow. ‘the feast of Cellach the keen with a fair, melodious following’...He was not English, but he came from the English to the Irish, because he was Irish.'-MartO. #medievalsky www.megalithicireland.com/Glendalough%...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

7 Oct: Feast Ss Concliath, Colmán, Comgall the abbot & Duibnech. Little known medieval Irish saints. Unknown when/where they lived. 📷Emery Celtic Cross, Killea, Co. Donegal. Named after its creator Liam Emery. He planted 2 different species of trees to create the effect. ©Gareth Wray #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

23 July, & 7 Oct (Sweden): Feast Days of St Bridget of #Sweden (d. 1373). Born Birgitta Birgersdotter. Mystic & founder of the Bridgettines nuns & monks after the death of her husband of 20 years. 1 of the 6 patron saints of Europe. Had visions from 10 years old. #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

21 Sept, 7 & 22 Oct: Feast days of St Matthew. 1 of the 4 Evangelists and 1 of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. Shown is Matthew in the Book of Dimma, an 8th century pocket Gospel Book originally from Abbey of Roscrea, founded by St. Crónán in Co. Tipperary. In @tcdlibrary.bsky.social #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

21 Sept, 7 & 22 Oct: Feast Days of St Matthew. 1 of the 4 Evangelists & 1 of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. Tax collector so patron accountants, bankers, civil servants! 🎨Matthew in Book of Kells f27v (left). 🎨 Incipit to Gospel of Matthew f29r (right). In @tcdlibrary.bsky.social #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

About to watch 'Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve' again on the BBC iPlayer! Three 59 minute episodes. And while I'm on the topic - how about following @anneebailey1.bsky.social for all things #pilgrim #pilgrimage ! www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Ss Attracta, Bega, 2 Brigids, Brónach, Buriana, Cainer, Cranat, Dahalin, Darbiled, Dymphna, Faber, Fanchea, Gobnait, Grimonia, Ia, Íte, Lí Ban, Lupait, Moninne, Samthann, Sunniva and 3 sisters from Duhallow, Cork! #Ireland #books #WritersLift #hagiography #herstory #medievalsky #MedievalMonday

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Lovely exhibition. I was there on 25th Sept for a visit!

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#Otd 1216: The union of the dioceses of #Glendalough and #Dublin was confirmed by Pope Honorius III. The dioceses were united in 1214. The union was confirmed by Pope Innocent III (left) on 25 February 1216 and confirmed again by Pope Honorius III (right) on 6 October 1216. ⛪️ #Ireland #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 Oct: Feast St Ceollach/Cellach, 2nd Bishop of the #Mercians /Mid-Angles, before going to Iona and then returning to Ireland in 7th C. His predecessor was St Diuma (also Irish). At that time it's see was at #Repton, Derbyshire. Successor, St Trumhere (English but educated in Ireland). #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 Oct: Feast of St Fer Dá Crích of Doire na Flann/Doire Eidnech/ #Derrynaflan #Tipperary. "venerable" MartG. The Derrynaflan hoard in @nmireland.bsky.social. 5 liturgical vessels; chalice, paten, hoop, strainer, bronze basin inverted over others. 8/9th C. Discovered 17 Feb 1980! 📷mine #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 Oct: Feast St Lucell (d. 614), abbot of Cluain/ #Clonmacnoise #Offaly. "happy, hostful Lucell" MartG. He was originally from the Lough Mask region (MartO). Tara & Connacht kings buried at Clonmacnoise! Crozier NMI. Key position on Shannon! Attacked; Irish 27x, Vikings 7x, Normans 6x! #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 Oct: St Lugaid. A bishop, of Bennchor in Lurg, Co. #Fermanagh & Ráith Maige Tuascirt/ #Ratoo #Kerry. "the bright-coloured". 📷Ratoo round tower, near Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. 10/early 11th C. 28m tall. Used to be on raised causeway in a swamp, but drained. #medievalsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8v2...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

6 Oct: Feast Ss "vigorous" Baíthéne, Diurén, "wise" Áed Eolach & Colmán. Little-known saints in martyrologies. Quotes MartG. >120 Irish St Colmáns; "little dove"; appropriate name - symbol of the Holy Spirit & peace! 📷Muiredach's Cross (right), Monasterboice, Co. Louth ©myirishjeweler #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

One of the mosaics in the garden of St Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Armagh. 📷My photo #Ireland #MosaicMonday

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My St Brigid book here! Perfect if you live in the USA! #medievalsky 😍

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The story is told that when St Patrick was trying to convert king Lóegaire (King of Tara/High King of Ireland) to Christianity, the soul/ #ghost of Cú Chulainn appeared in his chariot, warning him of the torments of hell! 🎨'Cuchulain in Battle' JC Leyendecker #Irish #medievalsky #MythologyMonday 👻

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As an ex-Humanities & Head of RE teacher, I wrote my book in part as a resource for TEACHERS! St Patrick's sister, St Lupait's story is great for teaching about the production of flax to linen! All the hard technical terms are there in an interesting way! #Ireland #medievalsky #WorldTeachersDay 👩‍🏫👩‍🎓

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

5 Oct: Arrival of relics of saints of Ireland, gathered by Mac ind Éicis, likely for #Tallaght #Dublin (Prof Elva Johnston). Love the story of St Máedóc hua Dunlaing cutting off his wee finger for St Onchú for a relic! 📷Shrine of St Lachtin's Arm, AD 1120. @nmireland.bsky.social ©mine #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

5 Oct: Feast Day of Ss Colmán a bishop, Fortech "a safe foundation" & Dub dá Locha "whom I follow". Quotes from MartG. Little-known saints in medieval Irish martyrologies. Unknown when or where they lived. >120 Irish St Colmáns! 📷High Cross of Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly ©John Caplis #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

5 Oct: St Baethallach/Baothghalach. Bishop of Ath-Truim/ #Trim #Meath (d. 752 MartD or 756 Pádraig Ó Riain). From royal house of the Nialls. One of 3 brothers. Foundation of Trim is ascribed to St Patrick in Irish annals. ‘Baithalach to whom I pray’ MartG. 📷Trim Cathedral ©Jay Bryant #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

5 Oct, 9 Nov: Feast Days of St Sinech daughter of Fergna. Of Cell Roiss #Kildare, Ard Cróine/Ardcroney #Tipperary, Cluain Lethtengad/ #Kilshine #Meath, Cruachan Maige Abnae/ #Crohane📷 #Tipperary & Etargabal #Osraige (#Kilkenny) (Prof Elva Johnston). #medievalsky historicgraves.com/graveyard/cr...

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

2 of most common Irish myths of #fairies to do with farming/agriculture is they steal the cow's milk/turn it sour & they've been reported as making gates on fields disappear; more theft! BUT, put a St Brigid's cross nearby & they are more likely to be safe! #WritersLift #Ireland #FolkloreSunday 🧚‍♀️🐄

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Chaffinch, ‘Rí Rua’ = ‘Red king’. Goldfinch, ‘Lasair Choille’ = ‘Bright flame of the forest’. Bullfinch, ‘Corcrán Coille’ = 'Little scarlet one of the woods’. Jay, ‘Scréachóg Choille’ = ‘Screecher of the woods’. In my "Interpid Ia" story, St Ia loves birds! #WritersLift #Irish #WorldAnimalDay 🐦

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

4 Oct: St Francis of #Assisi #Italy (d. 1226). Friar, deacon, philosopher, mystic, preacher! Founded men's Order of Friars Minor, women's Order of St Clare, Third Order of St Francis & Custody of the Holy Land 📷Askeaton Friary, Limerick, established 1389-1420. Statue cured toothache! #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

28 June, & 4 Oct: Feasts St Bicsech/Bigsech/Bigseach/Bigesg/Bicsecha of Cell Bigsige/ #Kilbixy #Westmeath. Virgin. "blooming" MartG. Name to Kilbixy parish. Her holy well in area. Confused with Rome martyr Balbina in martyrologies (4 Oct)! 📷St Bigseach CofI, Kilbixy parish ©colin.boyle4 #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

4 Oct: Feast Day of Ss Colmán a bishop, Modgrind, Senán mac Caille, Mo Fhínóc mac Cuacha & Fínán. Described "a young, gentle, exceedingly modest family" MartG. Little-known Irish saints in medieval Irish martyrologies. Not known when or where they lived. 📷Irish Central #Ireland #saints #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My St Brigid book here! Perfect if you live in the USA! #medievalsky 😍

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Huge thanks to Donna, the manager of the gift shop at North Down Museum in #Bangor, Co. #Down for the very warm welcome on Tuesday! And huge thanks for stocking my book St Brigid & Other Amazing Irish Women in such a large amount. #Ireland #Irish #IrishHistory #WomensHistory #herstory #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks so much for the warm reception at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social in #Dublin last Friday! There's a signed copy of my book, St Brigid & Other Amazing Irish Women there now! She is in the Irish Interest section downstairs - a great position! #WritersLift #IrishHistory #WomensHistory #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct: Feast Day of the 7 bishops of Cluain Caa. Perhaps #Clouncagh, Co. #Limerick but there are other possibilities (Prof Elva Johnston). Grouping by 3s & 7s was popular in the Irish martyrologies. "their day I will mention" MartG. Clouncagh (now Cloncagh) = "the meadow of the battle"! #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct: Feast Day of Ss Madailb a bishop, Ternóc mac Raite & "fresh-fair" Nuadu an anchorite. Quote from the 12th century Martyrology of Gorman (MartG). Little-known saints in medieval Irish martyrologies. Unknown when or where they lived. 📷Kilree, Co. Kilkenny ©Harryreid #Ireland #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct: Feast Day of Ss Ewald the Dark & Ewald the Fair (d. c. 692). Northumbrian brothers who studied in Ireland. Went to Westphalia, martyred & thrown in Rhine. 📷Statue in Dortmund-Aplerbeck (where killed). 📷Relics in Basilica of St Cunibert, #Cologne, #Germany. #saints #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct: Nativity of St Colmán Elo/Colmán moccu Beognae (d. 611) of Lann Elo/ #Lynally, Co. #Offaly. Remembered as 2 people! Nephew of St Columba/Colmcille. Wrote Apgitir Chrábaid (earliest surviving Old Irish prose) & perhaps The Hymn of St Secundinus in praise of St Patrick! #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct: Nativity of St Mark the Evangelist. Author of Gospel of Mark and founded Church of Alexandria, Egypt, one of most important episcopal sees of Early Christianity. 🎨f24v Winged lion! 🎨f183r "Now it was the third hour". The Book of Kells is in @tcdlibrary.bsky.social #saints #medievalsky

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3 Oct: Feast Day of Bl Columba Marmion, OSB. Joseph Aloysius Marmion (d 1923), Benedictine monk & 3rd Abbot of #Maredsous Abbey, #Belgium. Born Dublin, beatified by Pope John Paul II, 2000. One of most popular & influential Catholic authors of 20th C; "authentic treasury of spiritual teaching".

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Around Ireland In 80 Words by Kunak McGann out 5 Oct! Great pocket sized book of local slang from each of the provinces! I went straight to Ulster where I'm from but even I wasn't familiar with many. You're bound to learn loads! Great for yourself or a gift. e9.99/£8.99 @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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