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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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So I’m excited to show people Colum Tyrrell because he rules, he’s so funny, and his story is great.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

The figure was revealed in a parliamentary answer to Foyle MP Colum Eastwood.

From BBC Oct. 29, 2025

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

At this, Colum looked at him for a long while.

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Fiona Macleod

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