About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Coman
- Stronghold region
- Connacht
Overview
Borne by Saint Comán of Roscommon, after whose church (Ros Comáin, 'Comán's wood') the county is named.
The story behind Comán
Saint Comán founded the monastery at what became Roscommon, and his bachall and other relics were preserved by the O'Conor Don as kings of Connacht.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 8th-century Irish saint.
Did you know?
Saint Comán of Roscommon gave his name to the town and county of Roscommon (Ros Comáin, 'Comán's wood').
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