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Conamail mac Faílbi

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Conamail mac Faílbi was the tenth abbot of Iona (704–707). Although he did not die until 710, his successor Dunchad was made abbot in 707. This may be evidence of a split in the Iona community over the Easter controversy, a mistake in the sources, or an otherwise unexplained resignation.

Bibliography

  • Sharpe, Richard, Adomnán of Iona: Life of St. Columba, (London, 1995)
Preceded by Abbot of Iona
704–707
Succeeded by

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