Mac Cairthinn of Clogher

Saint Mac Cairthinn, also Macartan, belongs to a very early generation of saints in Ireland and is recognized as the first Bishop of Clogher. He is known as Saint Patrick's "Strong Man" for his dedication and faithfulness.

Further reading

• Ó Cróinín, D. "Ireland 400-800." In A New History of Ireland: Prehistoric and early Ireland
• Ó Riain, Pádraig. "Saints in the Catalogue of Bishops of the Lost Register of Clogher." Clogher Record 14.2 (1992). pp. 66–77.