Cathalán Ua Maelchallain
The inscription on the shrine of St Patrick’s Bell names Cathalán as keeper. It also names Domnall Ua Lochlainn, Domnall the successor of Patrick, and the craftsman Cú Dúilig Ua Inmainén with his sons.
Names in the records
Cathalan U Maelchalland; Cathalan O’Maelchallann
The record
The inscription records his office; it does not set out its duties or establish his relationship to later named keepers.