Saint Cronan Mochua

Also known as

Cronan of Balla
Cuan
Mochua of Balla
Moncan

30 March
1 January on some calendars

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Educated at Bangor Abbey under Saint Comgall of Bangor. Founded a monastery at Gael, among the Feara Rois of Louth and Monaghan. Travelled to Fore, then Hy-Many in the country of Connaught (all these places are in Ireland). Founded the diocese and abbey of Balla, County Mayo, Ireland in 616, and served as its first abbot–bishop; a tower and altar from the monstery are all that remain of the original structures. Miracle worker. Confessor of the faith. Lived to be nearly 100.