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Irish saints of the sixth century, who studied at the school of Clonard, Meath; although not apostles, strictly speaking, they were so called by ancient Irish writers. They are said to have been:

• Ciaran of Saighir (Seir-Kieran),
• Ciaran of Clonmacnoise,
• Brendan of Birr,
• Brendan of Clonfert,
• Columba of Tirda-glast (Terryglass),
• Ruadhan of Lorrha,
• Senan of Iniscathay (Scattery Island),
• Columba of Iona,
• Mobht of Glasnevin,
• Ninnidh the Saintly of Loch Erne,
• Lasserian mac Nadfraech, and
• Canice of Aghaboe.