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Tag: Who was St Ita of Killeedy?
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Ita Of Killeedy
St Ita – Deirdre or Dorothy (ca 480-570) was born in Waterford, Ireland. Against her father’s wishes, she refused to marry. Instead, she set up her own community of nuns who devoted their lives to the education of the young and care of the poor, sick and elderly. She is often referred to as, “The Foster…