Maelduin of Aughrim

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Maelduin of Aughrim, Bishop and Erenagh of Aughrim, County Galway, died 809.

Maelduin is the last recorded bishop of Aughrim in the Irish annals. He is also noted as its Erenagh in his obituary. Events which occurred during his lifetime included:

Preceded by Bishop or Abbot of Aughrim
782?–809
Succeeded by
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