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For the literary figure of Ruadán son of Bres and Brigid see BrigidSt. Ruadhán mac Fergusa Birn also kown as Rowan and Rodan was an Irish Christian abbot who founded the monastery of Lorrha (Lothra County Tipperary Ireland) near Terryglass. He was known for his prophesies. After his death he was venerated as a saint and as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland.The Dictionary of Saints states that Ruadan was born in Leinster Ireland became a disciple of St.
