Cuindles
Cuindles was the 17th abbot of Clonmacnoise. He died in 724.
Cuindles was a member of the Soghain of Connacht. He had succeeded to his position in 713. In 723, a fire destroyed the monastery buildings.
His memorial slab still exists, bearing the inscription "Or ar Chuindless" ('A prayer for Cuindles').
References[]
- The Abbatial Succession at Clonmacnoise, p. 499, John Ryan, in Feil-Sgribhinn Eoin Mhic Neill, Dublin, 1938.
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