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- Saint Mirin was born in 565, is also known as Mirren of Benchor (now called Bangor), Merinus, Merryn and Meadhrán. The patron saint of the town and Roman Catholic diocese of Paisley, Scotland, he was the founder of a religious community which grew to become Paisley Abbey. The shrine of this saint in the abbey became a centre of pilgrimage.
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Saint Mirin lived from 565 to 620. He is also known Saint Mirren, Merinus, Merryn and Meadhrán. He was an Irish monk and missionary who founded a religious community in Scotland that indirectly went on to become Paisley Abbey.
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Saint Mirin was born in 565, is also known as Mirren of Benchor (now called Bangor ), Merinus, Merryn and Meadhrán. The patron saint of the town and Roman Catholic diocese of Paisley, Scotland, he was the founder of a religious community which grew to become Paisley Abbey.
- St Mirren are named after the patron saint of the town, although the spelling is slightly different as the founder of the church on the site where Paisley Abbey sits was known as Saint Mirin.
- The club were founded in 1877 and moved to their former Love Street home in 1894, where they played their games until 2009.
- St Mirren won the Barcelona Cup back in 1922 when they saw off Notts County in the final - the cup was played to mark Barca’s move to their Les Courts ground.
- David McCrae is the club’s all-time top goalscorer, having hit 251 goals from 1923 to 1934.
The club members immediately agreed, and the St Mirren club was founded. In 1877 one of the members, a Mr J. Shearer from Renfrew, suggested that the club should change to the new game of association football that was becoming increasingly popular throughout the country.
Jun 1, 2024 · St Mirren FC, founded in 1877, has a rich history with 3 Scottish Cup wins and a fierce rivalry with Morton FC, known as the “Renfrewshire Derby. The club’s commitment to youth development, successful European campaigns , and active involvement in the community make St Mirren FC a beloved and impactful institution in Scottish football.
St Mirren Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, that competes in the Scottish Premiership after winning the 2017–18 Scottish Championship. Founded in 1877, the team has two nicknames: The Buddies and The Saints .
Mar 26, 2020 · Most people in Renfrewshire know only too well that the patron saint of Paisley is St Mirin. After all, there are streets, a magnificent Romanesque-style cathedral, and even a burn named after him. But who was this man, where did he come from, and how, exactly, did he become a saint?
