Ernan

Ernan (variants include Ernain, Ernin, Ethernanus) is the name of four Irish saints.

Ernan, Son of Eogan, died around 640. Mentioned in the Martyrology of Tallaght on 1 January, he was a nephew of St. Columba. He is thus confused with Ernan of Hinba, an uncle of St. Columba. His monastery in Ireland was at Druim-Tomma in the district of Drumhome, County Donegal. He is venerated as the patron saint of Killernan, though he may not have visited Scotland and also as patron of the parish of Drumhome, where a school has been dedicated to him. Kilviceuen ("church of the son of Eogan") in Mull, and of Kilearnadale in Jura, may have been dedicated in his honor. In the Scottish Kalendars, his commemoration is assigned to 21 and 22 December.