St. Barrfoin

Barrfoin
Feastday: May 21
Death: 6th century

Irish missionary, possibly a bishop, and friend of Sts. Columba and Brendan. Barrfoin took charge of a church founded by St. Columba in Drum Cullen, Offaly. He lived at Killbarron. He also journeyed to spread the faith. Barrfoin repeated his adventures on a voyage to the Americas to St. Brendan the Navigator.

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Barrfoin Barrfoin Death: 6th century
Death: 6th century