Mél helped evangelize Ireland while supporting himself through manual labor.
Patrick appointed Mél as one of the earliest Irish bishops and head of the Diocese of Ardagh.
Mél also built the monastery of Ardagh where he was both bishop and abbot, and is said to have had the gift of prophecy.
He accepted Saint Brigid of Kildare's profession as a nun, and served as her mentor while she was in Ardagh.

Mél lived with his aunt, Lupait, on her farm during a portion of his ministry, and rumor spread that their relationship was of a scandalous nature.
 St. Patrick went to investigate.
 Mél and Lupait both produced miracles to testify to their innocence: Mel plowed up a live fish in the middle of his field, and Lupait carried hot coals without being burned.

He died in AD 488.
Mél helped evangelize Ireland while supporting himself through manual labor. Patrick appointed Mél as one of the earliest Irish bishops and head of the Diocese of Ardagh. Mél also built the monastery of Ardagh where he was both bishop and abbot, and is said to have had the gift of prophecy. He accepted Saint Brigid of Kildare's profession as a nun, and served as her mentor while she was in Ardagh.
Mél lived with his aunt, Lupait, on her farm during a portion of his ministry, and rumor spread that their relationship was of a scandalous nature.  St. Patrick went to investigate.  Mél and Lupait both produced miracles to testify to their innocence: Mel plowed up a live fish in the middle of his field, and Lupait carried hot coals without being burned.
He died in AD 488.
Mél of Ardagh