This is evidenced both in his title ('Prophet of Ireland'), and by his attendance at the synod of Meltown, in which Saint Columba was brought to trial over his role in the Battle of Cúl Dreimhne in 561.
Isto evidénciase, tanto no seu título ('Profeta de Irlanda'), e pola súa participación no sínodo de Meltown, no que San Columba foi levado a xuízo polo seu papel na Batalla de Cúl Dreimhne de 561.