Mél of Ardagh

  • fl. 5th–early 6th century
  • feast-day: 6 February
  • saints of Ireland
  • Ardachad ... Co. Longford
reputed founder and patron saint of Ardachad (Ardagh, Co. Longford); associated with St Brigit of Kildare
See also: Brigit of KildareBrigit of Kildare
(c. 439/452–c. 524/526)
patron saint of Kildare, whose cult spread both within and outside of Ireland.
See more
See also references for related subjects.
Stalmans, Nathalie, and T. M. Charles-Edwards, “Meath, saints of (act. c.400–c.900)”, Oxford dictionary of national biography, Online: Oxford University Press, 2007–. URL: <http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/51010>.