Colum

American

[kol-uhm] / ˈkɒl əm /

noun

Padraic 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.
Saint Saint ColumbaSaint ColumcilleApostle of Caledonia, 521–97, Irish missionary, founder of Iona.

Colum British

/ ˈkɒləm /

noun

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

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"Today's verdict is extremely disappointing for John McDevitt, who has fought for more than 40 years to clear his name," Foyle MP Colum Eastwood said.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

Colum McClelland joined last year as an on-call firefighter in Warrenpoint - just seven miles from Newry.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

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

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025

While Ardan spoke, Colum smiled in his deep, grey eyes.

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Fiona Macleod

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