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7th century (or earlier). Munchin is venerated as the patron of Limerick, Ireland, because it grew up around his foundation at Innis Ibhton on the Shannon, and derived its name Luimnich from him. In three early martyrologies, he is called "the Wise" and "Maincin" (Little Monk). While little is certain about his life, he is believed to have belonged to the clan of the Dal Cais, who lived near the west coast of County Clare (Ennistimon area). A ruling prince gave him the island of Limerick, possibly in exchange for his claim to supremacy of his own people. He is believed to have established the school at Mungret. Tradition also has him the first bishop of Limerick, though scholars doubt whether he was a bishop (Benedictines, Delaney, Farmer, Montague).


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