Pope Celestine sent him there. That's pretty good motivation.
Saint Patrick converted the pagan Druids of Ireland to Christianity.
Pope Celestine sent St. Patrick to Ireland.
Patrick was sent to Ireland as a missionary by Pope Celestine I to convert the country to Christianity.
He was a slave in Ireland, where he would later convert to Christianity.
St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.
Pope Celestine
St. Patrick was able to convert much of Ireland to Christianity from the Druid pagan religion.
Pope Saint Celestine I consecrated Maewyn Succat as a bishop, changed his name to Patricius (Patrick) and sent him to Ireland as a missionary.
He converted the pagan Druids of Ireland to Catholicism.
Some of the pagan Druids of Ireland were not too happy about St. Patrick's efforts to convert them to Christianity, particularly the chieftains.
The Church admires Saint Patrick for his role in spreading Christianity throughout Ireland, his dedication to missionary work, and his ability to convert many people to Christianity. He is also revered for his missionary efforts in spreading the Gospel and his strength in facing challenges and opposition.
He initially spent about 6 years in Ireland as a slave. He then left, but came back as a missionary to convert Irish people to Christianity and spent the rest of his life in Ireland and is buried in Ireland.