The Abbot of Emly (Irish: Imleach Iubhair; Latin: Imilicensis) was the head of the monastery in Emly, which is in modern-day County Tipperary, Ireland.
[1] The monastery was founded by Saint Ailbe in the early 6th century.
After the death of Saint Ailbe, the abbots bore the title "Comarbai Ailbi" (i.e. "successor of Saint Ailbe ").
Abbot Diarmait Ua Flainn Chua probably became the first diocesan bishop of Emly when the diocese of Emly was established at the Synod of Ráth Breasail in 1111.
(Those who were consecrated as bishops, but did not hold the office of abbot are indicated in italics and brackets):[1]