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Biography of Brendan from "Saints O'the Day"

Info on Brendan and his voyage from Catholic Encyclopedia

The Voyage of Bran, Son of Febal set to music, from Celtic Myths.

Celtic Monasticism offers the history and spirituality of Celtic monasticism, including several in-depth virtual tours of Celtic monastic sites.

Saint Brendan's Cathedral in Clonfert, Co. Galway is officially listed on the World Monuments Watch as one of the top one hundred of the World's Most Endangered Monuments. Site also contains much info about Brendan as well as Tim Severin.

More on Clonfert

Photo of Monks' Cells built by disciple of St. Brendan, St. Fionan, in the early 600's
(St. Brendan's Prayer as well)

Ogham (or Ogam) is the oldest form of writing in Ireland and Scotland and can still be found on hundreds of stones. There is strong evidence that it also appears in certain places in the United States, lending credence to the tale of Brendan's voyage.

Every Ogham Thing on the Web offers just that.

The Gungywamp Society is dedicated to protecting and preserving numerous enigmatic and mysterious sites in the Northeast. Stone chambers and gaelic messages.

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SAINT BREANDÁN THE NAVIGATOR Church of the Culdees: " A rebirth in and for modern America
of the Orthodox Catholic Church of the Celtic and Anglo-Saxon peoples prior to 1066" Located in Springfield Oregon

St. Brendan's Celtic Orthodox Christian Mission in Dallas, TX, provides information on Celtic Christianity as well as a number of relevant links, including GAELIC WORDS from the Celtic Church (Gaeilge-Bearla Focloir)

St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, Juneau, Alaska presents Brendan-connections from both an Episcopal and an Alaskan perspective.

Medieval Hymns to St. Brendan

Saint Brendan's Prayer Looking West from Dun Chaoin Over the Blasket Islands by Fr. Gregory Elmer, O.S.B.

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A theory that ancient Celts or even Brendan possibly made it to West Virginia

An article with a different perspective: 21 Monks in a Basket (wood instead of skins)

About Tim Severin

(Lots of additional resources can be found at our Books Etc. section.)

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Travels with Eos documents the sailing adventures of Randal Peart (my husband), who singled-handedly crossed the Atlantic twice in a 24-ft sailboat, cruised the Frendh Canals and the Carribean. Presented by the Shark Club.

Boating Links.com offers an extensive list of resources related to boating.

St. Brendan's Isle Mail Forwarding, Message and Marine Supply service for boaters. Has many interesting links, music, Irish stuff.

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Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing high-quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older. These short-term educational programs are a fun and exciting way for you to share new ideas, explore new places and make new friends.

Travel Adventures for Seniors includes many resources for al types of adventures for people over 50.

Brendan, Navigator to the World tours

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Whalenet interactive educational web site which focuses on whales and
marine research. WhaleNet is sponsored by Wheelock College.

New England Aquarium

The Marine Mammal Center's sole purpose: to save marine mammals
and their environment before it's too late.

The Ocean Alliance is dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. The Voyage of the Odyssey, embarked February 2000, taking the world with it via the Internet so that everyone gets to share in the adventure and learn new things about the seas at the same moment the crew is learning about them (both audio and video).

World-wide guide to Whale Museums

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Much more info on Celtic spirituality and Irish heritage can on our own Celtic Saints/Heritage page.

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Brendan's Boat hancrafted Irish leather with Celtic designs

Celestia Island . . . virtual themepark everything from dolphin music to real travel reservations at exotic locations.

Click here to view books and other media related to Brendan and his voyage

These are only a few of the sources I have come across over nearly a decade of researching Brendan. His appeal is ecumenical and I have tried to be inclusive... If you know of any sites that you think would be appropriate here, please let me know (and my apologies for any out-of-date or broken links).

-pb