Fothad

Fothad (Fothad na Canóine, "of the canon") was an Irish monk, poet and saint who lived at the monastery of Fahan Mura in County Donegal in the late 8th century. He is venerated in the Western Church.

He rose quickly to the rank of bard. Under the influence of Condmach mac Duib dá Leithe, abbot of Armagh, he drew up the remonstrance by which the clergy of Ireland obtained exemption from military service. One such expedition, against the Leinstermen, brought great veneration to his name in Ireland. He was a counselor to the High King Áed Oirdnide, whom he both challenged and supported. He also edited the Félire, the calendar of saints compiled by Saint Óengus.

The source at hand gives neither the date of his death nor his day of commemoration.