St Aedan was born in Brackley Lough, County Cavan, and was educated in Wales. When he returned to Ireland, he established monasteries in Wexford. He was the first Bishop of Ferns, where he died, and was patron saint of Ui Cheinnsealaigh or Wexford. His feast-day is on the 31st of January.

Born:	560
Died:	632