Saint Attracta of Killaraght, also known as Abaght, Adhracht, Araght, Athracta, Taraghta, and Tarahata, was born in the 5th century in County Sligo, Ireland. She was the daughter of an Irish noble and from a young age, she felt a strong calling to a religious vocation. However, her family opposed her desire to follow this path.
Undeterred by her family's objections, Saint Attracta made...