Martina Purdy
Patrick Ahaotu, originally from Nigeria and Eileen Boden from Newcastle, were among pilgrims who gathered to pray at dawn at St Patrick’s Grave. A new Irishman named Patrick from Nigeria was among a group of pilgrims who prayed at St Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick, Co. Down, to mark his annual feast day. Patrick Ahaotu said St Patrick is patron of Nigeria and he has always celebrated March 17 as he was taught by Irish priests and the feast…
