This book is intended as a companion work, and, in some sense, a sequel of a small volume recently written, by me, entitled Ireland: Its Myths and Legends. The publishers were desirous of having the early Christian period of Irish history treated in the same manner as the pagan period had been treated in its forerunner, and Ireland: Its Saints and Scholars represents the attempt to give within a small compass a concise survey of the most glorious epoch in the annals of our country. Contents: The Island of Saints and Scholars The Coming of St. Patrick St. Columcille St. Columbanus The Irish Saints The Irish Mission Some Famous Irish Missionaries The Irish Schools The Irish Learning Early Christian Art in Ireland