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

Ryan, John (1938). "The Abbatial Succession at Clonmacnoise". In Ryan, John (ed.). Feil-Sgribhinn Eóin Mhic Neill / Essays and Studies Presented to Professor Eóin Mac Neill. Dublin: Three Candles Press. p. 499. A revised edition of this book exists (1995, ISBN 9781851821808).

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