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Saint Colman mac Duagh (c. 560 – 29 October 632) was born at Corker, Kiltartan, County Galway, Ireland, the son of the Irish chieftain Duac (and thus, in Irish, mac Duach). He initially lived as a recluse, living in prayer and prolonged fastings, first on Inismore, then in a cave at the Burren in County Clare .
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The monastic settlement at Drumacoo was founded in the 6th century by Sárnait (Sourney, Sairnait, Surney, Sorney), a female saint and associate of Colman mac Duagh. She was buried here at the site known as St. Sourney's Bed. [2] Drumacoo was located in the ancient kingdom of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne. [3]
Kilmacduagh Monastery is located in a small village of the same name, about 5 km from the town of Gort.. The name of the place translates as "church of Duagh's son". [1] It was reportedly the 7th century Saint Colman, son of Duagh who established a monastery here on land given to him by his cousin King Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin of Connacht, who had a fortified dwelling near what is today ...
Colman mac Duagh studied under Enda of Aran and became a hermit on Inishmore, before founding Kilmacduagh monastery in Galway on land given him by his cousin King Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin of Connacht. [73] Colman was an abbot/bishop. As with many relics, Colman's abbatial crozier has been used through the centuries for the swearing of oaths.
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Colman Isirni (Colman the Thirsty) 5th century Irish Interred at Armagh cathedral A young monk who died of dehydration while fasting. Considered a martyr. 5 March [73] Colmán mac Léníne: 6th century (530–606) Cloyne (Cluain Uama) Munster saint, patron of Cloyne 24 November [15] Colman of Dromore: 6th Century Irish Diocese of Dromore