The Knights of St. Patrick

The Knights of St. Patrick was a military and charitable Catholic organization founded in Ireland in 1833, named after Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. Its goal was to promote Irish culture, support the Irish community, and occasionally serve as a patriotic group emphasizing Irish identity. While not a chivalric order like medieval knights, it embodied a sense of civic duty and heritage. Over time, its influence decreased, and today it is largely a historical or cultural symbol rather than an active organization.