About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Conleth, Conleath
- Variants
- Conleth, Conleath
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Conlaodh, first bishop of Kildare and master craftsman to Saint Brigid; killed by wolves while travelling to Rome in the 6th century.
The story behind Conlaodh
Saint Conlaodh worked closely with Brigid at Kildare as the monastery's bishop and smith; he is said to have been killed by wolves while travelling to Rome.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 5th-6th century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Conlaodh of Kildare was Brigid's craftsman, smith and bishop.
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