About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Rowan, Ruan
- Variants
- Ruadán
- Stronghold region
- Munster
Overview
Borne by Saint Ruadhán of Lorrha, 6th-century abbot whose curse on Tara is said to have caused the abandonment of the ancient royal site.
The story behind Ruadhán
Saint Ruadhán of Lorrha was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and a famously fierce abbot.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century saint.
Did you know?
Ruadhán cursed Tara so thoroughly that the High King Diarmait abandoned his royal seat — and no king ever lived there again.
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