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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

A paramedic, Eamonn Cunningham, who subsequently attended the scene, said he discovered Mr Gannon lying on the living room floor, with his father Colum Wilson, trying to revive him with CPR.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 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

And remember that I am a Culdee of Iona, And that Colum has sent me to the Cruitnè To sing them the song of peace lest they be damned for ever!

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona

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