Connell of Aughrim
SaintConnell of Aughrim — Saint.
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Connell of Aughrim was an Irish missionary active during the late 5th or early 6th century. A contemporary of Saint Patrick, he served the Soghain people in the region that currently constitutes County Galway. He was appointed as the Bishop of Aughrim by Patrick, though historical accounts suggest he may have faced jurisdictional disagreements with Saint Kerrill. He is also identified as the brother of Saint Attracta, with whom he reportedly had disagreements regarding the establishment of her nunnery.