Synopsis
The Life of St. Declan of Ardmore is a biographical account of the life and legacy of St. Declan, an early Irish saint who lived in the 5th century. The book is written by Reverend P. Power and is a comprehensive exploration of the life and deeds of St. Declan. The book begins with an overview of the historical context in which St. Declan lived, including the political and social conditions of Ireland during the early Christian period. The author then delves into the life of St. Declan, tracing his journey from his birth to his eventual sainthood. Throughout the book, the author explores the various miracles and wonders that St. Declan performed during his life, including his ability to heal the sick and his power over the elements. The author also examines the various legends and myths that have grown up around St. Declan over the centuries, providing a fascinating glimpse into the folklore and traditions of early Ireland. The book concludes with a discussion of the enduring legacy of St. Declan, both in Ireland and beyond. The author explores how St. Declan has been celebrated and venerated over the centuries, and how his life and deeds continue to inspire people today. Overall, The Life of St. Declan of Ardmore is a rich and engaging biography of a fascinating figure from Irish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in early Christianity, Irish folklore and mythology, or the lives of the saints.On the night of Declan's birth a wondrous sign was revealed to all, that is to the people who were in the neighbourhood of the birthplace; this was a ball of fire which was seen blazing on summit of the house in which the child lay, until it reached up to heaven and down again, and it was surrounded by a multitude of angels. It assumed the shape of a ladder such as the Patriarch.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the Author
Patrick Power, later canon and doctor of literature, was born in Callaghane, about 3km from Waterford city, on March 8, 1862. He became the historian par excellence of the diocese of Waterford and Lismore. Patrick Power began his schooling in the National School in Ballygunner near his home and continued in the Catholic University School in Waterford before studying for the priesthood at St John's College, Waterford. He was ordained in 1885 and spent his early life in the priesthood in Liverpool before he contracted TB. This caused him to go to Australia where he stayed seven years before he returned home to Waterford. He was attached to the Cathedral for three years and was then diocesan inspector of schools before becoming a curate in Portlaw. His first published work was A Manual Of Religious Instruction, in 1900. He then wrote an article on the Rian Bó Pádraig, the ancient road from Cashel to Lismore in an article in 1903 in the journal of Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. By this time the Journal of the Waterford and South-East of Ireland Archaeological Society was flourishing and he was its editor for years, as well as a prolific and distinguished contributor His greatest work was Place-Names of the Decies (1907), which had been appearing for years in the local journal as a series of articles. He went from parish to parish collecting the information and the book was published in 1907. All who have written since then on County Waterford, must always refer to this book, whether in agreement or otherwise. In 1911 he wrote about Donnchadh Rua Mac Conmara and Dunbrody Abbey in County Wexford. In 1912 Parochial History of Waterford and Lismore appeared, which dealt with the eighteenth and nineteenth century generally. It was re-issued later in an amended form From 1910 until 1931 he lectured on archaeology in University College, Cork and was professor of that subject there from 1915 to 1932. During that time he was awarded a D.Litt. He published Place Names & Antiquities Of South-East Cork (1917). He was especially interested in the Ogham stones that are the earliest record of the people who inhabited the land
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