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Declán's birthplace is said to be Drumroe, near Cappoquin (western County Waterford). [10] In the Latin Life, Declán first embarks on a journey to Rome, where he studied and was ordained bishop by the Pope. [10] At Rome, he meets his fellow countryman St Ailbe of Emly, and on returning to Ireland, he meets St Patrick.
St. Declan's Monastery, containing the remains of Ardmore Cathedral, is a former monastery and National Monument located in County Waterford, Ireland. [2] [3] [4]
Ardmore is believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. According to tradition, Saint Declan lived in the region in the early 5th century, and Christianised the area before the coming of Saint Patrick. In September 2014, Ardmore was included on a shortlist of Ireland's top tourist towns composed by Fáilte Ireland. [3]
The earliest reference to the Pattern in Ardmore can be found in the calendar of State Papers of June 12, 1611, which mention "a grant of a fair to be held at Ardmore Co. Waterford, on St. Declan's Eve or Day. Before 1800 St. Declan's Stone and the Oratory containing his skull formed the centre of the festivities on St. Declan's Day. [3]
There are 4 schools in Kilmacthomas. St Declan's Community College is the largest second-level school in the county area, with in excess of 700 pupils. The (Kilmac') Convent Primary school caters for younger children, which is a mile away and has 100 students while the preschool boys and girls attend the Naíonra on the High Road.
St Declan's School is a primary school in the Ballsbridge area of Dublin, close to the Aviva Stadium. It differs from other schools in the area because it was created by the Society of Jesus (with the Archbishop of Dublin ), to offer specialised education for pupils with mild emotional and behavioural difficulties .
Declan is an Irish given name, an anglicised form of the Irish saint name Declán, also Deaglán or Déaglán. St. Declán founded a monastery in Ireland in the 5th century, and the St. Declán's stone has been credited as the site of many miracles. The name is believed to mean "man of prayer" or "full of goodness". [citation needed]
The Abbey - Tipperary; Ardscoil Rís - Dublin; Ardscoil Rís, Limerick - Limerick; Christian Brothers School - Charleville; Christian Brothers School - Dungarvan; Christian Brothers School - Roscommon