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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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 McCann is the author, most recently, of the novel “Twist.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

The MP for Belfast South and Mid Down was the only candidate when nominations closed last month to succeed Colum Eastwood.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

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

At that the fly flew heavily from the wall, and slowly circled round and round the head of Colum the White.

From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona

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