The St Patrick's Treasury : Celebrating the Myths, Legends and Traditions of Ireland's Patron Saint. This item is unavailable.The St Patrick's Treasury : Celebrating the Myths, Legends and Traditions of Ireland's Patron Saint

St Patrick is Ireland's best-known and best-loved saint. His life and legacy is deeply ingrained in Irish history and society, as the annual 17 March celebrations in Ireland and across the globe show. Northern Ireland now has its own St Patrick's trail, and many pilgrims flock to sites such as St Patrick's Purgatory and Croagh Patrick.

In The St Patrick's Treasury John Killen brings together the legends, folklore, traditions and stories that have been associated with St Patrick across the centuries. The book will include information on the life and writings of St Patrickplaces associated with St Patrick: Downpatrick, Armagh, Tara, Lough Derg, Croagh Patrick, Cashel, Slemish, Saulrelics of Saint Patrick: Crozier, Bell and Bell shrine, hand, jawbone, religious statues, medalstraditions, myths and legends: St Patrick's Day, Snakes, Shamrock, Deer's Cry, Pascal Fire, Conversion of High King, St Patrick's Cross, Grave of Saint Patrick This smart hardback will be a book to treasure and an ideal gift.

JOHN KILLEN was born in Belfast and, up until his retirement in 2014, he was Deputy Librarian and then Librarian of The Linen Hall Library. He is the author of many books, including The Irish Christmas Book and The Unkindest Cut: A Cartoon History of Ulster 1900-2000, as well as books on the Irish Famine and the United Irishmen. St Patrick - his life, writings and legacy - is a long-term interest.