European Union in €2 million Euro scheme to promote Celtic saints David and Aidan – ACNS February 27, 2019 by Fulcrum A cross-border initiative has been announced to promote two medieval Celtic saints: the Welsh saint David and his pupil, the Irish Saint Aidan – or Máedóc of Ferns as he is sometimes known. The European Union are providing funding of €1.9 million Euro (approximately £1.6 million GBP) in the scheme, which is planned to “drive forward economic growth across the two regions through regeneration, cultural and educational projects and business to business mentoring.” ACNS. 26 February 2019 FulcrumShareTweetShare