Saint Abban of Kill-Abban
Also known as
- Abban of Magheranoidhe
- Abban of Murneave
- Abban of Murnevin
Profile
Contemporary of Saint Patrick. Founded Kill-Abban abbey in Leinster, Ireland, and served as its first abbot. Founded the convent for Saint Gobnait of Ballyvourney, Ireland.
Born
Died
- 5th century Ireland of natural causes
Additional Information
- Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
- Catholic Encyclopedia, by W H Grattan-Flood
- Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
