Íte of Killeedy
Íte ingen Chinn Fhalad (died c. 570–577), also known as Íde, Ita, Ida or Ides, was an early Irish nun and patron saint of Killeedy. She was known as the "foster mother of the saints of Erin". The name "Ita" ("thirst for holiness") was conferred on her because of her saintly qualities. Her feast day is 15 January.
Patron saint of Roman Catholic Diocese of Limerick; Ireland; Killeedy
In the Martyrology
- January 15 Saint Ita, virgin