9 June: traditional death date of Baithéne, first cousin & immediate successor of St. Columba, abbot of #Iona who died 9 June 597. Baithéne died 598x600. His name survives in Taughboyne Co. Donegal where there was a church dedicated to him.
On his feast day #otd 9 June (d. 597) the amazing 16th century binding of Ms A8 in @ucdarchives which is Maghnus Ó Domhnaill’s Beatha Colaim Chille or Life of St. Columba or Colmcille patron of #Derry, #Iona & #Ireland.