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Cuimín Of Kilcummin
Saint Cuimín (also Cummin, etc.) is an Irish saint associated with the parish of Kilcummin (Irish: ''Cill Chuimín'' "The church of Cuimín") in the barony of Tirawley, County Mayo. Kilcummin, a headland to the west of Killala Bay, preserves the remains of a religious site, with a church of early date and a graveyard. () MacNeill, ''The Festival of Lughnasa'', p. 611 History Cuimín's background is touched upon in a genealogical text compiled by Dubhaltach Mac Fhir Bhisigh (died 1671), who was a member of a learned family from the area around Killala Bay.Ó Riain, ''Dictionary of Irish saints'', p. 245 It names the saint "Cumain Foda" and identifies him as a descendant of Conaing son of Fergus son of Amailgaid, thereby linking him to the leading dynasty in the area, the Uí Amolngada. Máire MacNeill suggests that he is probably distinct from another Connacht saint of the same name, Cumméne Fota, who was abbot of Clonfert in the 7th century, although "the coincidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilcummin, County Mayo
Kilcummin () is a beachhead and Civil parishes in Ireland, civil parish on the northern coast of County Mayo in Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Traditionally a fishing community, the Kilcummin area is sparsely populated. The "Tír Sáile - North Mayo Sculpture Trail" and "Tour d'Humbert" tourist route lead through the area. Kilcummin overlooks Killala Bay, the blue flag beach "An Trá nRoss", "Bartra Island" and lies on the opposite shore to Enniscrone and its beach in County Sligo. Name Kilcummin is named after the early Irish saint Cuimín of Kilcummin, Cuimín, and derives from the Irish language, Irish ''Cill Chuimín'', meaning "church of Cuimín". Other variants of the Irish spelling (seen on local signage) include "''Cilcummin''" and "''Cill Chummín''". Prior to being named Kilcummin a map of Connaught from the 5th Century indicates that the area was originally known as "Forrac". History The remains of the church of Saint Cuimín (for which the area is named) are still to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |