Íte of Killeedy
Saint Íte | |
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Stained glass window of Ita in St. Kieran's Church, Ballylooby | |
| Born | c. 480 County Waterford, Ireland |
| Died | 15 January 570 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 15 January |
| Patronage | Roman Catholic Diocese of Limerick, Ireland, Killeedy, Ireland |
Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad (died c. 570–577), also known as Íde, Ita, Ida or Ides, was an early Irish nun and patron saint of Killeedy (Cluain Creadhail). She was known as the "foster mother of the saints of Erin". The name "Ita" ("thirst for holiness") was conferred on her because of her saintly qualities. Her feast day is 15 January.