Seanach Garbh (died 620) was

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. Seanach is the second recorded abbot, including Brendan. Few details of his life appear to be known, and over one hundred years would pass before another abbot was recorded. Events during his lifetime included: * 577 -

Battle of Deorham The Battle of Deorham (or Dyrham) is claimed as a decisive military encounter between the West Saxons and the Britons of the West Country in 577. The battle, which was a major victory for Wessex's forces led by Ceawlin and his son, Cuthw ...

* 578 - foundation of Kongo Gumi * 580 - ''Fearghus Scannal, King of Munster, was slain.'' * 582 - ''Fearadhach, son of Duach, Lord of Osraighe, was slain by his own people.'' * 585 - Famine in Gaul * 597 -

Brenainn mac Cairbre Brenainn mac Cairbre, 12th King of Uí Maine, died 597 or 601. Brenainn is only the second king of Uí Maine listed in the Irish annals. Confusion surrounds his obit, with a five-year variation given. He was succeeded by Aedh Buidhe who died ...

dies. * 605 - ''Molua, i.e. Lughaidh Mac hUi Oiche, first abbot of Cluain Fearta Molua, died.'' * 611 - ''The church of Beannchair Uladh was burned.'' * 612 - ''The devastation of Torach by a marine fleet.'' * 617 - The battle of Ceann Gubha

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. * Byrne, Francis John (2001), Irish Kings and High-Kings, Dublin: Four Courts Press, * Lysaght, Eamonn (1978), The Surnames of Ireland. , pp. 233–34. Christian clergy from County Galway 7th-century Irish abbots 620 deaths Year of birth unknown {{Christian-clergy-stub