St. Munchin of Limerick

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Born: County Clare, Ireland

Patronage: Limerick, Ireland, city of Limerick, Ireland

Also known as Munchin of Luimneach, Munchin of Luimnich, Munchin the Wise, Little Monk, Maincin, Mainchin, Mainquino, Manchen, Munchino

First bishop of Limerick (Luimneach), occupying the see in the 7th century. A prince gave him the island, possibly in exchange for Munchin giving up a claim to the throne. Established the school at Mungret and served as abbot to its 1,500 monks.