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Colum

American  
[kol-uhm] / ˈkɒl əm /

noun

  1. Padraic 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.

  2. Saint Saint ColumbaSaint ColumcilleApostle of Caledonia, 521–97, Irish missionary, founder of Iona.


Colum British  
/ ˈkɒləm /

noun

  1. Padraic (ˈpɑːdrɪk). 1881–1972, Irish lyric poet, resident in the US (1914–72)

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“Apeirogon” by Colum McCann and “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans stand out to them as particularly engaging.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Colum McCann is the author, most recently, of the novel “Twist.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2025

Colum Eastwood said the proposals "will only make it harder for people with disabilities to live their lives".

From BBC Mar. 18, 2025

Taking questions following his resignation speech, Colum Eastwood said that Ms Hanna would be "far and away the best option for members".

From BBC Aug. 30, 2024

On a day of the days, Colum was walking alone by the sea-shore.

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Fiona Macleod

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