Born in Co. Meath, St Enda founded the early Irish monasteries on the Aran Islands.
Enda started life as a fierce warrior, but was persuaded by his sister Franchea (founder of a community of nuns) to change his violent ways and be ordained.
Aran island became a centre of learning and missionary prayer, and had a 500 year legacy.
Enda died in AD 530.
Celtic Saints 