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Also known as

• Muredach
• Muiredach

Memorial

• 12 August

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Disciple of Saint Patrick, and may have been a relative. First bishop of Killala, Ireland, consecrated by Patrick c.443. In later years he became a hermit on the island of Innesmurray.

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Patronage

• Killala, Ireland, diocese of

MLA Citation

• “Saint Murtagh of Killala“. CatholicSaints.Info. 8 January 2018. Web. 28 February 2021. <>