In 531 AD, Saint Brendan discovered America, and nobody believed him‪!‬ Heartbeat of Ireland

The story of Saint Brendan, or Brendan the Navigator, is fascinating and probably mostly true. He was a holy man from Dingle, in Kerry, who possibly was the first European to visit America and come back to tell the tale. And all this happened in 531 AD! 

Think of Marco Polo, the first European to visit the Chinese court, and return! Well Brendan was anothe rsuch explorer. He was a pioneering monk, a great man for one man!

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I record these stories with Tom O'Connor of O'Connor's Bar, in Salthill, more commonly known as 'O'Connor's Famous Bar, Salthill' because of its unique atmosphere, friendly welcome and amazing music each night!

I am Brian Nolan, and usually I can be found as @Galwaywalks or 'Walking Tours of Galway'.

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