As we began a new millennium it seemed fitting to remember and honour St. Brendan the Navigator, a native of Fenit in County Kerry, Ireland who is one of the the most important Kerrymen ever and who ranks with Colmcille and Columbanus among the most important of Irish saints.
We invite you to spend some time on our website to discover more about Saint Brendan and his historic deeds as well as learning about some of Ireland’s s history and the tough conditions at the time. Learn about the beautiful area, the lure of the ocean as well as the story of the monument and the passionate team behind the venture.
Fenit Without speak to Irish ocean cinematographer Ken O’Sullivan about his latest wildlife documentary North Atlantic, the references made to Saint Brendan the…
A new information sign in English & Irish was officially launched on the 2nd March 2023. It is permanently located beside to the…
As Kerry prepares to celebrate the Gathering of Kerry people to honour Saint Brendan the Navigator on the week of his Feast Day…
He was baptized at Tubrid, near Ardfert, by Saint Erc. He spent his first year with his parents, then he went to the home of the local chieftain, Airde mac Fidaigh at Cathair Airde in Listrim, three miles to the East.He returned to his family at the end of his fifth year and completed his studies under Saint Erc, who ordained him priest in 510.
Here are some fun facts about St. Brendan
