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he is known as the patron saint of Ireland
St. Patrick was a Catholic bishop and missionary who is best remembered for converting much of Ireland to Christianity. As to driving snakes out of Ireland, forget it. It never happened. Snakes have never lived on that country.
St. Patrick is most known for being largely responsible for converting much of Ireland to Christianity.

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