Ireland was important in the awakening to the Gospel in England. The 12 Apostles of Ireland were part of the 1st movement of the good news of Christ. The 12 Apostles of Ireland were:

St. Finian
St. Ciaran of Saighir
St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise
St. Brendan of Birr
St Brendan of Clonfert
St. Columba of Terryglass
St. Columba of Iona
St. Mobhi of Glasnevin
St. Radhain of Lorrha
St. Senan
St. Ninnidh
St. Lasserian
St. Canice
Finnen of Magh Bile

We will be looking at one of these Apostles, St. Columba of Iona.