Abnér

Abnér Irish Abbot, died 760.

Abnér was abbot of Imleach Iubhair in what is now County Tipperary. In pre-history, it was known as Medón Mairtine, or central Mairtine. The Mairtine were an extremely powerful group in pre-historic Munster.

Little is known about Abnér but he is mentioned in the Annals of Inisfallen as the Abbot of Lismore.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Annals of Inisfallen, p.113


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