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A dhuine nach creit íar cóir

verse

86 st.

beg. A dhuine nach creit íar cóir

Úa Cúanáin (Echtgus)

Úa Cúanáin (Echtgus)

(d. 1161?)

Author of a Middle Irish metrical treatise on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. According to a rubric in the Brussels copy of the poem, he was of the community of Roscrea. It has been suggested, e.g. by Aidan Breen, that he is the same person as Ísác Úa Cúanáin, first known bishop of Roscrea, whose obit is recorded in AFM under the year 1161.

Úa Cúanáin (Echtgus)

Úa Cúanáin (Echtgus)

(d. 1161?)

Author of a Middle Irish metrical treatise on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. According to a rubric in the Brussels copy of the poem, he was of the community of Roscrea. It has been suggested, e.g. by Aidan Breen, that he is the same person as Ísác Úa Cúanáin, first known bishop of Roscrea, whose obit is recorded in AFM under the year 1161.

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Late Middle Irish metrical treatise (86 qq) on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, attributed to Echtgus Ua Cúanáin of Roscrea.

Anum ó téid as a corp

verse

beg. Anum ó téid as a corp

Late Middle Irish poem (9 + 4 qq) on the seven days’ journey, or seven journeys, of the soul after it leaves the body.

Cros an Choimdhedh cumachtaigh

verse

12 st.

beg. Cros an Choimdhedh cumachtaigh

Irish poem representing a dialogue between St Moling and Suibne.

Día mór dom imdegail

verse

82 st.

beg. Día mór dom imdegail

Colum Cille

Colum Cille

(fl. 6th century)

founder and abbot of Iona, Kells (Cenandas) and Derry (Daire).

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Late Middle Irish poem (82 stt. in ochtfhoclach metre) attributed to Colum Cille, which is known for its length and stylistic complexity.

Eistea frim a Baithín buain

verse

66 st.

beg. Éistea frim, a Baíthín búain

Colum Cille

Colum Cille

(fl. 6th century)

founder and abbot of Iona, Kells (Cenandas) and Derry (Daire).

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An Irish prophecy in verse (66 stt in two of the earliest versions), attributed to Colum Cille and addressed to his successor, Baíthín.

Mellach lem bith i n-ucht ailinn

verse

12 st.

beg. Mellach lem bith i n-ucht ailinn

Colum Cille

Colum Cille

(fl. 6th century)

founder and abbot of Iona, Kells (Cenandas) and Derry (Daire).

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Late Middle Irish poem (12 qq) ascribed in one MS to Colum Cille.

Trédhe nach fuilngeand rígh réil

verse

beg. Trédhe nach fuilngeand rígh réil

Becc mac Dé

Becc mac Dé

(d. 550s)

legendary seer, best known from literary sources as an Irish prophet associated with Díarmait mac Cerbaill

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Medieval Irish prophetic poem (72 qq) attributed in the final stanza to Bécán Bec mac Dé, better known elsewhere as the prophet Bec mac Dé. According to Eleanor Knott, it is a composite work, which may be regarded as falling into at least two sections (A = qq. 1–13, B = qq. 14-72).

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