The Life of Saint Declan of Ardmore

Declan of Ardmore (died 5th century), was an early Irish saint of the Deisi Muman, who was remembered for having converted the Deisi in the late 5th century and for having founded the monastery of Ardmore.

Like Ailbe of Emly, Ciaran of Saigir and Abban of Moyarney, Declan is presented as a Munster saint who preceded Saint Patrick in bringing Christianity to Ireland.

He was regarded as a patron saint of the Deisi of East Munster.