Ireland is famously associated with the legend of St. Patrick banishing snakes from the island. However, there is no evidence that snakes ever inhabited Ireland after the last Ice Age. The story is often interpreted metaphorically, symbolizing the eradication of pagan beliefs rather than the literal removal of reptiles.
Snakes from Ireland
I believe the only reptile found in Ireland is a lacertidlizard.
He didn't. Snakes have never existed in Ireland.
lizard
Willie O'Dea
The story is a myth and legend and not found in the Bible.
ireland and parts of england
they live trough out Europe and its Ireland's only reptile
No, the word 'banish' is not a noun; the word banish is a verb: banish, banishes, banishing, banished.The noun forms for the verb to banish are banisher, banishment, and the gerund, banishing.
Legend says that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. However, scientist say that their is no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in that country.
"Banish" is a verb.
The king will banish the spy instead of executing him. Banish your spots with this medicinal cream!