Caílte Mac Ronan

A Fian bard-warrior. Caílte (Cailte) was sometimes called the nephew of Finn Mac Cumhaill. Caílte was the son of Ronan (Ronain), and he was probably a chieftain of his own clan as Clan Ronan. There are several variations of spelling for Caílte's name, including Caoilte, Caolte, Keelta and Kylta.

Caílte was known for his bardic skills in poetry and his fleetness of foot.

Caílte was best known in the Acallam na Senórach (The Colloquy of the Ancients), where the aged hero met St Patrick. Caílte and Oisin, the son of Finn Mac Cumhaill, were the only surviving Fian leaders who fought the Battle of Gabhra.

Caílte travelled throughout Ireland with St Patrick, recounting the various brave deeds of Finn and their other comrades.