Cuindles was the 17th abbot of Clonmacnoise. He died in 724.
Cuindles was a member of the Soghain of Connacht. He had succeeded to his position in 713. In 723, a fire destroyed the monastery buildings.
His memorial slab still exists, bearing the inscription "Or ar Chuindless" ('A prayer for Cuindles').
References
edit- Ryan, John (1938). "The Abbatial Succession at Clonmacnoise". In Ryan, John (ed.). Feil-Sgribhinn Eóin Mhic Neill / Essays and Studies Presented to Professor Eóin Mac Neill. Dublin: Three Candles Press. p. 499. A revised edition of this book exists (1995, ISBN 9781851821808).
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