About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Molash, Laserian
- Variants
- Mo Laisse, Laisrén
- Stronghold region
- Ulster
Overview
Hypocoristic form of Laisrén, meaning 'my Laisse'. Associated especially with Saint Molaise of Devenish and Saint Molaise of Leighlin, two influential early Irish abbots.
The story behind Molaise
Saint Molaise's monastic island in Lough Erne is studded with one of Ireland's finest round towers.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Molaise of Devenish is patron of the islands of Lough Erne.
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