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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Mogue, Aidan
- Variants
- Maodhóg, Mogue
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Saint Maedoc (Aodán) of Ferns, 6th-century founder of Ferns Abbey and patron saint of Wexford.
The story behind Maedoc
Saint Maedoc (or Mogue) of Ferns founded the first see of Leinster and was a friend of King Brandubh.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 7th-century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Maedoc of Ferns is patron of Wexford.
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