Reminded that I never tweeted this post today, my first on the blog, which mentions Augustine's dad.
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For St Patrick's Day - Late Roman silver ingot from the Coleraine Hoard (Northern Ireland)- inscription 'ex of(ficina) Pa|trici' = 'from the workshop of Patricius' - as far as I know, no-one has ever tried to connect this Patricius with St Patrick

*Twiches*

'My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers.'

'My name is Patrick' presents the Saint’s own account of his capture, slavery & mission in Ireland in an accurate English translation: bit.ly/3v5EySZ

#Confessio #StPatricksDay

What did Patrick look like, as a boy, a slave, a missionary to the Irish? How did he dress, what things did he use, what were his homes like? Years ago, I helped out with a film and tried to offer imagery of him and his world in the 5th century - it was trickier than you'd think

The The Medieval Irish History Podcast with Niamh Wycherley, PhD is an excellent series, that I only recently came across. I've been speeding through the excellent episodes; this one on #StPatrick with Vox Hiberionacum is the perfect listening for the day that's in it.

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! I've 2 easy resources for anyone looking to find out more about how Patrick became our patron saint in early Ireland. Short article RTÉ Brainstorm & podcast on the real man behind the myths⬇️ 1/2 #StPatricksDay2024 rte.ie/brainstorm/202… via RTÉ

“Silva foclutae” is where it is thought St Patrick worked as a slave in Ireland herding sheep. Was the 'Wood of Foclut' at Foghill, near Killala Bay and Lacken, Co Mayo near the western sea? Happy St Patrick's Day everyone! Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir! #StPatricksDay

As mentioned by Niamh Wycherley, PhD my previous chat with Neil Jackman re: the Historical Patrick on the Abarta Heritage Amplify Archaeology Podcast, in which I go full Patrician Nerd...

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In the spirit of a certain apocalyptic christian missionary, amazed that we're all still here, declaring the next 24 hours a free for all in terms of St Patrick AMA. Depending on question, will answer either truthfully, academically, or sarcastically...

Well lads, I'm going in. #irishwish

Continuing our tour of Ireland in late antiquity, in our latest episode we visit the historical Patrick via his own writings. Who was the real man behind Ireland's glamorous patron saint? Expert Vox Hiberionacum acts as the perfect guide! Early Irish Maynooth Maynooth University IrishResearchCouncil

Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in. #podfather

How often do medieval historians think about the #RomanEmpire ??? In our new ep we explore Ireland in late antiquity w/expert Elva Johnston 🌻 UCD History who makes the key distinction that Ireland was not 'part of' nor 'apart from' the Roman Empire. Out now!
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