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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

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

Speaking after the judgement, party leader Colum Eastwood said it was an important moment for victims and survivors.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

"Yes," he told me, "the Dove is white, and it was beloved of Colum, and is of you, little one, and of me."

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona

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