Áed mac Bricc
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Áed mac Bricc was an Irish
bishop and saint. Áed's principal church was at Rahugh (Ráith Áeda Meic Bricc) in modern County Westmeath
. He was regarded as a patron saint of the Uí Néill
and was said to be a descendant of Fiachu mac Néill
. An early Latin
life of Áed, perhaps dating from the period 750–850, survives.
Ireland
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bishop and saint. Áed's principal church was at Rahugh (Ráith Áeda Meic Bricc) in modern County Westmeath
County Westmeath
-Economy:Westmeath has a strong agricultural economy. Initially, development occurred around the major market centres of Mullingar, Moate, and Kinnegad. Athlone developed due to its military significance, and its strategic location on the main Dublin–Galway route across the River Shannon. Mullingar...
. He was regarded as a patron saint of the Uí Néill
Uí Néill
The Uí Néill are Irish and Scottish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noigiallach , an historical King of Tara who died about 405....
and was said to be a descendant of Fiachu mac Néill
Fiachu mac Néill
Fiachu mac Néill was a king of Uisnech in Mide of the Ui Neill dynasty. He was the son of the high king Niall Noígíallach. According to the king list in the Book of Leinster, he succeeded his brother Conall Cremthainne as king of Uisnech.According to the Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick, Saint...
. An early Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
life of Áed, perhaps dating from the period 750–850, survives.