Courtney McGrailAn Post has launched a new postage stamp to commemorate the 1400th anniversary of the death of St Columban (AD543 – 615), who is remembered as one of the greatest of the Irish missionary monks.
The €1.05 stamp by Irish designer Steve Simpson features a James Fraher photograph of the Harry Clarke stained-glass window in Mount St Joseph’s Abbey, Roscrea.
It may be viewed and purchased at main post offices including Dublin’s GPO and online at www.irishstamps.ie
An Post is offering a special ‘First Day Cover’ envelope and sheet of St Columban stamps to readers of The Irish Catholic who can correctly answer the following question.
Q: How many years is it since St Columban’s death?
Answers to: The Irish Catholic, St Marys, Bloomfield Ave, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Please include your full postal address and contact number.
Deadline: November 13.