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- ↑ Marcella. "Saints Laidhgenn, Cainneach and Accobran, November 28" . Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ "Name Cainneach - meaning, origin, popularity". www.nameslist.org. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ "Irish Saints". www.namenerds.com. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ↑ Marcella. "Saints Laidhgenn, Cainneach and Accobran, November 28" . Retrieved 15 March 2023.
