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Name Origin

Colum is an Irish given name, derived from the Latin 'columba' meaning 'dove'. It often symbolizes peace, purity, and the Holy Spirit in Christian tradition.

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Famous People

Colum McCann (1965-)

Novelist and short story writer

  • National Book Award for Fiction for his novel 'Let the Great World Spin'
  • International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel 'TransAtlantic'

Colum Eastwood (1983-)

Politician

  • Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) in Northern Ireland
  • Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly

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