About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Munchin
- Variants
- Mainchin, Munchin
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Saint Mainchín (Munchin) of Limerick, the city's patron saint. A 7th-century abbot of Mungret traditionally credited with founding the church on King's Island that became Limerick's medieval cathedral.
The story behind Mainchín
Saint Mainchín of Limerick founded the city's principal church on King's Island in the Shannon.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century saint and patron of Limerick.
Did you know?
Limerick — Luimneach — bears his name in its full form Cathair Mhainchín.
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