I have often alluded on this blog to the problem of trying to disentangle Ireland's homonymous saints. I must admit that my heart sinks when I see the name Colman in particular on the calendars. I therefore had to give a wry smile when reading the entry for this day in the Martyrology of Donegal:
24. C. NONO KAL. NOVEMBRIS. 24.
COLMAN.
Another COLMAN.
two Colmans reckon ye with them, the gentle ones, I will praise them.
24. C. NONO KAL. NOVEMBRIS. 24.
COLMAN.
Another COLMAN.
Yes, indeed, another Colman, I'm afraid I can tell you nothing more about either. The Martyrology of Tallaght records a Colmani meic Fuidicain at this dateso it looks as if one of this pair had a patronymic attached to his name. Let's leave the last word to the Martyrology of Gorman:
24. C
24. C
two Colmans reckon ye with them, the gentle ones, I will praise them.