Na Sceirí

Na Sceirí, meaning "reef islands" or "rocky islands," derives from the Old Norse word sker, reflecting the Norse maritime heritage embedded in Skerries' settlement. Saint Mochonna founded a monastery at Holmpatrick on an island (Inis Pádraic) around the 5th century, establishing an important early Christian centre in the Dublin region. In 797 CE, Norse raiders conducted one of Ireland's earlies...