About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Borne by Saint Nessán of Mungret, 6th-century deacon of Saint Patrick and patron of Mungret in County Limerick.
The story behind Nessán
Mungret was renowned for its 1,500 monks — half of them lay scholars and half ordained, in the Irish style.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century saint.
Did you know?
Saint Nessán of Mungret in Limerick founded a famous monastic school.
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