Saint Moninne of Killeavey was one of Ireland’s earliest female saints and lived in the years 435 – 517. SHe was the daughter of a king, Machta, whose lands stretched from  modern-day Louth through to Armagh.  Her mother, Comwi, was also from royalty, her father being a northern king.  When Patrick travelled through Machta’s territory, … Continue reading Early Irish Feminists With Holy Fire In Their Blood