The Saints of Ireland does not refer to a single story, but rather can be interpreted as a summary of the legendary Irish saints and their extraordinary lives. In the first chapter of the life-story of St. Brigid, as presented in this new volume, a brief summary is given of the Patrician mission, preparing the reader for further developments that were to take place in the Church of Ireland during the lives of Brigid and Columcille, and for mighty evangelizing activities in other lands.