Gaimdibhla

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Gaimdibhla (died 755) was Abbot of Aran.

Gaimdibhla is one of the few attested successors of Enda of Aran. Nothing is known of Gaimdibhla's life or background.

Preceded by Abbot of Aran
751-755
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