Mac Creiche | |
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Born | 6th century |
Died | 6th century |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Saint |
Known for | Defeat of Chrom Chonaill |
Mac Creiche (or Maccreehy, MacCrecius) of Liscannor is described by various old texts as an early Irish saint, a hermit who slew monsters and persuaded kings to submit to him through miracles. He was probably not a historical figure. The stories of his life are most likely derived from earlier pagan legends, and he may be equated with a pagan god.
The civil parish of Kilmacrehy on the west coast of County Clare is named after him.