Saint Brendan The Navigator
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.
The unique and imposing sculpture by Teige O Donoghue of Glenflesk stands on Samphire rock at the entrance to Fenit Harbour, Kerry, Ireland gazing out over the Atlantic ocean, pointing in the direction of America.
St Brendan Photo Gallery
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St Brendan History
In 484 Saint Brendan was born in Ciarraighe Luachra near the port of Tralee, in County Kerry, in the province of Munster, in the south west of Ireland.[3] He was baptized at Tubrid, near Ardfert, by Saint Erc. After a year at home with his parents, he was fostered by the local chieftain, or taoiseach, Airde MacFiadaigh, at his fortress Cathair Airde, and he completed his studiesunder Bishop Erc..
General Information
Latest news on the Brendan Project June 2007
The Monument to Saint Brendan The Navigator was unveiled on Sunday September 19th 2004. by Bishop Bill Murphy, Bishop of Kerry and successor of St. Brendan.
Mass at Oileán tSeannaigh
On August 14th 2011 100 people attended Mass on Oileán tSeannaigh, one of the Maharee Islands, 6 miles west of Fenit Co.Kerry
Further information on the 6th Century
The years 491 to 615 saw the most remarkable men, women and events that ever Ireland produced.
Further Information on St Brendan
Two Irishmen are named for their achievements, Daniel O Connell, the Liberator and Saint Brendan of Fenit, the Navigator.
