Flannán
"Flannan" redirects here. For other uses, see Flannan (disambiguation).
Flannán mac Toirrdelbaig was an Irish saint who lived in the 7th century and was the son of an Irish chieftain, Turlough of Thomond. 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 December 18.
See also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Killaloe
- Diocese of Limerick and Killaloe (Church of Ireland)
- St. Flannan's College
References
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