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Ímar Ua Ruaidín

d. 1176

Irish bishop

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About Ímar Ua Ruaidín

Ímar Ua Ruaidín was an anglican priest.

Ímar Ua Ruaidín (died 1176) was Bishop of Kilmacduagh.

Ua Ruaidín (Ó Ruaidín, Rooane, Ruane, Rowan) was of one of two apparently unrelated families, based in what would become County Mayo and County Galway, respectively. The Galway family was of the Ui Maine. The Mayo family sometimes appears as Rowah. Both versions are found in both counties.

Ímar became Bishop sometime after 1137, though the date is not known for certain. His predecessor may have been a Bishop Ua Clérig, a member of the local Ui Fiachrach Aidhne dynasty. Ímar died in 1176.

Ó Ruadháin derives from the first name Ruadhán, the red-haired one. His given name Ímar is the Gaelic for the Norse Ivar.

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Important facts

Died
1176
Occupation
Also known as
Imar Ua Ruaidin

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ímar Ua Ruaidín?

Irish bishop

When did Ímar Ua Ruaidín die?

Ímar Ua Ruaidín died in 1176.

What was Ímar Ua Ruaidín's occupation?

Ímar Ua Ruaidín was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ímar Ua Ruaidín

· Wikidata: Q8078584

· DBpedia: Ímar Ua Ruaidín

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