St. Declan
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Patron: of Déisi, Ardmore (principal foundation), Cill Décláin
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St. Declan First bishop of Ardmore in Ireland July 24 Â Â Â Was baptized by St. Colman, and preached the faith in that country a little before the arrival of St. Patrick, who confirmed the episcopal see of Ardmore, in a synod at Cashel in 448. Many miracles are ascribed to St. Declan, and he has ever been much honored in the viscounty of Dessee, anciently Nandesi.