Listen : Encounters with Padre Pio

Padre Pio is commonly known and recognised as the first priest to bear the stigmata or the holy wounds of Christ.

It's also claimed he healed thousands of people.

But did you know - he wasn't a fan of the mini skirt and actually refused confessions from women who wore them?

A new book written by well known author and broadcaster Colm Keane exposes more stories about the Saint as well as his contacts with people from Cavan and Roscommon.

Joe Finnegan spoke to the author on Tuesday's show

Author Colm Keane – Padre Pio Irish encounters with the Saint