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Sean Murphy

The small Scottish town where St Patrick was born, according to Roman links research

The birthplace of Ireland's patron saint has always been clouded in mystery, with most researchers only able to speculate that he was born somewhere on the west coast of Scotland.

Parts of Scotland, Wales and even Ireland have all laid claim to his birthplace.

However, recent research by a team investigating Roman fortifications in Scotland believes they've uncovered the truth.

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