About Colmán of Kilroot
Colmán of Kilroot was a catholic priest.
Colman mac Cathbaid is a sixth-century Irish saint who was an abbot and bishop of Kilroot (County Antrim), a minor see which was afterwards incorporated in the Diocese of Connor. He may have given his name to Kilmackevat (County Antrim).
In the Life of Mac Nise in the Codex Salmanticensis, the young Colman is saved from death by Bishop Mac Nisse of Connor, and instructed in the Holy Scriptures.
Colman was a disciple of St. Ailbe. At the direction of Ailbe, Colmán founded a church on the northern shore of Lough Laoigh. According to Bishop Healy, Colmán of Kilroot was the uncle of Colmán of Dromore.
Colman's feast has been kept on 16 October.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colmán of Kilroot?
Irish saint and bishop
When was Colmán of Kilroot born?
Colmán of Kilroot was born in Ireland.
When did Colmán of Kilroot die?
Colmán of Kilroot died in 600 in Ireland.
What was Colmán of Kilroot's occupation?
Colmán of Kilroot was a catholic priest.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Colmán of Kilroot
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colmán of Kilroot. https://biography.guide/colman-of-kilroot/
MLA: "Colmán of Kilroot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colman-of-kilroot/.
Chicago: "Colmán of Kilroot." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/colman-of-kilroot/.
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