Center for International Programs,
Chemistry & Biochemistry,
School of Science
Saints Around the World: Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Irish Sea, which connects to the North Atlantic Ocean from the north and south, separates the islands of Ireland and Great Britain. The water is cold – about 43 degrees in April – but along the coast of Belfast, the impact of the sea entices surfers from all over the world. Surprisingly, the crashing waves attracted a Siena Saint who had never before stood on a surfboard.