Maughold (also known as
Macaille, Maccaldus, Machalus, Machaoi, Machella, Maghor, Mawgan, Maccul, Macc Cuill; died c. 488 AD) is venerated as the
patron saint of the
Isle of Man.
[2] Tradition states that he was an
Irish prince and captain of a band of freebooters who was converted to
Christianity by
Saint Patrick. His feast day is 25 April.
[2] His original name is unclear,
[3] but was probably adapted from Bishop MacCaille of Croghan, County Offaly, who received
Brigit of Kildare into religious life
