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Saint

Foila

A saint of the early Church in Ireland.

Feast
March 3old style March 16
Era
6th century

Life

Saint Foila lived in Ireland in the sixth century and was the sister of Saint Colgan. The two are the patrons of the parishes of Kil-⁠Faile (Kileely) and Kil-⁠Colgan in County Galway. She is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 3 March (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day March 3