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In Irish folklore, a house in which a St Brigid’s Cross is hung is a house protected from fire and evil, so why not get yourself such a cross and find out about its fascinating history this weekend.

While many of the legends about St Patrick are well known, such as his banishing snakes from Ireland, it is less well known that he wrote an autobiography.

“We are here to give thanks for the blessings we have all received through his work and his ministry.”

A major review of the Ossory Diocesan Forum has resulted in a decentralised structure which will be more locally based.

James Kilbane, his music, Achill and Mayo will be featured in the coming weeks on the satellite television network EWTN which is the world’s leading Catholic and Christian broadcaster with an estimated television audience worldwide of over 700 million viewers.

Ballintubber Abbey will celebrates the 21st anniversary of its Passion play this year, with one hour performances taking place on April 6, 7, and 8 and 9pm.

Another St Patrick’s Day has slipped by, and I am reminded that although there are several wells associated with saints in and around Galway city, St Patrick, on his many journeys around Ireland, notably in Mayo, passed Galway by.

A host of Easter activities are planned for Kilkenny Castle over the Easter weekend.

A race night will be held for Bullsmouth National School centenary celebrations in Masterson’s bar, Achill, on Easter Sunday, with the first race starting at 10pm.