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Mainchín mac Colláin was an Irish saint in Corran
who is supposed to have flourished in the late 5th or 6th century.
He is commemorated on 13 January in the Martyrology of Tallaght
, the Martyrology of Gorman and the Martyrology of Donegal. The Martyrology of Donegal compiled by Micheál Ó Cléírigh
in the 17th century gives a number of details. His father is named Collán, while his mother is said to have been Deidi, daughter of Tren, son of Dubthach
, who was chief poet to King Lóegaire mac Néill
. This would him give a floruit in the late 5th or 6th century.
Deidi or Dediva (Editua in the Martyrology of Cashel) occurs elsewhere as a mother of saints such as Senán son of Fintan, Caillin
(a disciple of Columba), Fedlimid of Kilmore
, Daigh
son of Carill, Femia, daughter of Carill, and Diarmait of Inis Clothrann
.
The Martyrology of Donegal associates the saint with the region of Corran, which John O'Hanlon has preferred to identify as being coterminous with the barony of Corann
in Co. Sligo.
In Scottish calendars, the saint appears to have been interpreted as or to have become confused with a female figure of similar name. In the Dunkeld Litany, where her name is Mancinach, she is grouped together with saintly virgins and widows. David Camerarius, in his calendar, calls her Mancina and describes her as a virgin saint who worked miracles in the Hebrides. A woman by the name of Mannsena is also named in the Martyrology of Donegal.
Corran
Corran is a hamlet on the northern shore of Loch Hourn, in Lochalsh in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated at the foot of Glen Arnisdale, where the River Arnisdale flows past into Loch Hourn....
who is supposed to have flourished in the late 5th or 6th century.
He is commemorated on 13 January in the Martyrology of Tallaght
Martyrology of Tallaght
The Martyrology of Tallaght, which is closely related to the Félire Oengusso or Martyrology of Óengus the Culdee, is an eighth- or ninth-century martyrology, a list of saints and their feast days assembled by Máel Ruain and/or Óengus the Culdee at Tallaght Monastery, near Dublin...
, the Martyrology of Gorman and the Martyrology of Donegal. The Martyrology of Donegal compiled by Micheál Ó Cléírigh
Mícheál Ó Cléirigh
Mícheál Ó Cléirigh , sometimes known as Michael O'Clery, was an Irish chronicler, scribe and antiquary and chief author of the Annals of the Four Masters, assisted by Cú Choigcríche Ó Cléirigh, Fearfeasa Ó Maol Chonaire, and Peregrinus Ó Duibhgeannain.-Background and early life:Grandson of Tuathal...
in the 17th century gives a number of details. His father is named Collán, while his mother is said to have been Deidi, daughter of Tren, son of Dubthach
Dubhthach moccu Lughair
Dubthach maccu Lugair is a legendary Irish poet and lawyer who supposedly lived at the time of St Patrick's mission in Ireland and in the reign of Lóegaire mac Néill, high-king of Ireland. In contrast to the king and his druids, he is said to have readily accepted the new religion...
, who was chief poet to King Lóegaire mac Néill
Lóegaire mac Néill
Lóegaire , also Lóeguire, is said to have been a son of Niall of the Nine Hostages. The Irish annals and king lists include him as a King of Tara or High King of Ireland. He appears as an adversary of Saint Patrick in several hagiographies...
. This would him give a floruit in the late 5th or 6th century.
Deidi or Dediva (Editua in the Martyrology of Cashel) occurs elsewhere as a mother of saints such as Senán son of Fintan, Caillin
Saint Caillin
Saint Caillin, Irish medieval saint and monastic founder, fl. 6th century.-Background:The patron saint of Fenagh, County Leitrim, Caillin was born in the 6th century and founded a famous monastic settlement at Fenagh. He...
(a disciple of Columba), Fedlimid of Kilmore
Saint Felim
Saint Felim , an Irish Christian hermit and priest, was born, probably in Kiennacta Breagh, County Meath in the mid sixth century....
, Daigh
Daigh
Saint Daig was an Irish Christian bishop and confessor of Inis-Caoin-Deagha , who lived towards the end of the 6th century. His name in Gaelic means "A great flame" and he was probably named after his mother Deighe....
son of Carill, Femia, daughter of Carill, and Diarmait of Inis Clothrann
Diarmaid the Just
Saint Diarmaid the Just was a Catholic Abbot of Inis Clothrann , Lough Ree, County Longford & of Faughalstown, County Westmeath and a famous Irish confessor of the late-sixth century.He was of princely origin as he was 7th in descent from Nath Í, King of Ireland who died 428...
.
The Martyrology of Donegal associates the saint with the region of Corran, which John O'Hanlon has preferred to identify as being coterminous with the barony of Corann
Corann
The Corann was a barony in County Sligo in the province of Connacht, Ireland....
in Co. Sligo.
In Scottish calendars, the saint appears to have been interpreted as or to have become confused with a female figure of similar name. In the Dunkeld Litany, where her name is Mancinach, she is grouped together with saintly virgins and widows. David Camerarius, in his calendar, calls her Mancina and describes her as a virgin saint who worked miracles in the Hebrides. A woman by the name of Mannsena is also named in the Martyrology of Donegal.