Saint Brecan

Saint Brecan
Born
Breasel son of Eochaidh Bailldearg

5th century AD
Died6th century AD
NationalityIrish
OccupationMissionary

Saint Brecan was an Irish saint active in the 5th century AD. There are legends concerning Brecan from Clare and Aran, and wells and churches are dedicated to him in various places in Ireland. His main monument is the Tempull Breccain complex on Inishmore in the Aran Islands.

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