Christian feast day: Brendan of Birr

Brendan of Birr was one of the early Irish monastic saints. He was a monk and later an abbot, of the 6th century. He is known as "Saint Brendan the Elder" to distinguish him from his contemporary and friend Brendan the Navigator of Clonfert. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, a friend and disciple of Columba.

November 29 is the 333rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 32 days remain until the end of the year.