The Abbot of Emly (Irish: Imleach Iubhair; Latin: Imilicensis) was the head of the monastery in Emly, which is in modern-day County Tipperary, Ireland.[1]
The monastery was founded by Saint Ailbe in the early 6th century. After the death of Saint Ailbe, the abbots bore the title "Comarbai Ailbi" (i.e. "successor of Saint Ailbe "). A few of the abbots and others at the monastery were consecrated as bishops. Abbot Diarmait Ua Flainn Chua probably became the first diocesan bishop of Emly when the diocese of Emly was established at the Synod of Ráth Breasail in 1111.[1][2]
- ^ a b Moody, Martin & Byrne 1984, Maps, Genealogies, Lists, pp. 252–253.
- ^ Fryde et al. 1986, Handbook of British Chronology, p. 353.