About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
Borne by Saint Brón of Caisel Irrai (Cassel-Iurra), 5th-century bishop and disciple of Saint Patrick.
The story behind Brón
Saint Brón is mentioned in the Tripartite Life as one of the early bishops of the west of Ireland, founding his church near Sligo town.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; descriptive name meaning 'sorrow'.
Did you know?
Saint Brón of Cassel-Irra in Sligo was a contemporary of Patrick.
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