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Flannán

AD 6 – AD 7

Irish saint

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About Flannán

Lived AD 6 – AD 7 (aged 0–1).

Flannán mac Toirrdelbaig (; ) was an Irish saint who lived in the 7th century and was the son of an Irish chieftain, Toirdhealbhach of Dál gCais. He entered Mo Lua's monastery at Killaloe, where it is believed he became an Abbot. He is remembered as a great preacher. He made a pilgrimage to Rome where Pope John IV consecrated him as the first Bishop of Killaloe, of which he is the Patron Saint. He also preached in the Hebrides. His feast day is 18 December.

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Important facts

Born
AD 6, Kingdom of Munster
Birth century
Died
AD 7, Killaloe, County Clare
Positions held
Abbot
Also known as
Flannán mac Toirrdelbaig, Flannanus, Flannan, Flannan mac Toirrdelbaig

Frequently asked questions

Who was Flannán?

Irish saint

When was Flannán born?

Flannán was born in AD 6 in Kingdom of Munster.

When did Flannán die?

Flannán died in AD 7 in Killaloe, County Clare.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Flannán

· Wikidata: Q4491008

· DBpedia: Flannán

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