St Gobban was the Abbot of Old Leighlin Monastery in Co Carlow Ireland during the 6th century. He was succeeded as Abbot by his brother St Lazerian who was the first bishop of Leighlin. Today the monastery is the site of the Cathedral of St Laserian. It is one of the Church of Ireland cathedrals in the Diocese of Cashel and Ossory. St Laserian is one of the patron saints of the Roman Catholic diocese of Kildare and Leighlin.
St Gobban was born c.560 in Turvey, County Dublin. He served as Abbot of Old Leighlin until his brother, St Lazerian returned from Rome as Papal Legate. St Gobban then moved to Tascaffin, Co Limerick to live as a hermit. He is reputed to have been an architect and builder of churches and related structures, usually around a holy well. He is sometimes referred to as the Gobán Saor (highly skilled smith or architect) of 6th and 7th century Ireland.
The Feast Day of St Gobban is celebrated every year On This Day.
St Gobbans Chuch