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Eolang

Pronounced: OH-lang

Meaning: Of obscure origin; possibly 'knowledge'

About the name

Origin
Irish
English version
Olan
Variants
Olan
Stronghold region
Munster

Overview

Borne by Saint Eolang of Aghabulloge in County Cork, 6th-century saint and a teacher of Saint Finnbarr of Cork.

The story behind Eolang

His holy well at Aghabulloge in Cork is still venerated.

Mythology & legend

Non-mythological; 6th-century Munster saint.

Did you know?

Saint Eolang of Aghabulloge was a teacher of Saint Finbar of Cork.

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