Cairpre mac Laidcnén
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Cairpre mac Laidcnén was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig
of South Leinster
. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin
and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna - the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow
. His last paternal ancestor to hold the throne was his great great grandfather Crundmáel Erbuilc
(died 655) He was the brother of Donngal mac Laidcnén
(died 761) and Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén
(died 769). He ruled from 778 to 793.
In 780 warfare occurred between the Laigin and the high king Donnchad Midi. Caipre cooperated with the Leinster king Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin
(died 785) of the Uí Dúnlainge
were defeated at the Battle of Óchtar Ocha (at Kilcock
, near Kildare
). Donnchad pursued them with his adherents, and laid waste and burned their territory and churches. The battle has also been asscociated with a site near Kells
and may have been a Laigin offensive that failed.
In 782 Caipre seems to have given his support to Bran Ardchenn
mac Muiredaig (died 795) in his bid for the Leinster throne versus Ruaidrí. Bran was defeated and captured at the Battle of Curragh (near Kildare). Cairpre's brother, Dub dá Crích, was slain fighting for Bran.
Uí Cheinnselaig
The Uí Ceinnselaig , from the Old Irish "grandsons of Cennsalach", are an Irish dynasty of Leinster who trace their descent from Énnae Cennsalach, a supposed contemporary of Niall of the Nine Hostages...
of South Leinster
Leinster
Leinster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the east of Ireland. It comprises the ancient Kingdoms of Mide, Osraige and Leinster. Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the historic fifths of Leinster and Mide gradually merged, mainly due to the impact of the Pale, which straddled...
. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin
Laigin
The Laigin, modern spelling Laighin , were a population group of early Ireland who gave their name to the province of Leinster...
and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna - the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow
County Carlow
County Carlow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Carlow, which lies on the River Barrow. Carlow County Council is the local authority for the county...
. His last paternal ancestor to hold the throne was his great great grandfather Crundmáel Erbuilc
Crundmáel Erbuilc
Crundmáel Erbuilc mac Rónáin was a King of Leinster from the Uí Cheinnselaig branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Rónán mac Colmáin , a previous king of the Sil Chormaic sept....
(died 655) He was the brother of Donngal mac Laidcnén
Donngal mac Laidcnén
Donngal mac Laidcnén was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna -the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow...
(died 761) and Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén
Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén
Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén was a king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. He belonged to the Sil Chormaic sept of this branch of the Laigin and specifically to a branch which took over leadership of the Uí Dróna -the baronies of Idrone in modern County Carlow...
(died 769). He ruled from 778 to 793.
In 780 warfare occurred between the Laigin and the high king Donnchad Midi. Caipre cooperated with the Leinster king Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin
Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin
Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin was a King of Leinster of the Uí Fáeláin sept of the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Fáelán mac Murchado , a previous king. This sept had their royal seat at Naas in the eastern part of the Liffey plain, Airthir Liphi...
(died 785) of the Uí Dúnlainge
Uí Dúnlainge
The Uí Dúnlainge, from the Old Irish "grandsons of Dúnlaing", were an Irish dynasty of Leinster kings who traced their descent from Dúnlaing mac Énda Niada. He was said to be a cousin of Énnae Cennsalach, eponymous ancestor of the rival Uí Chennselaig....
were defeated at the Battle of Óchtar Ocha (at Kilcock
Kilcock
Kilcock or Killcock is a town and townland in the north of County Kildare, Ireland, on the border with County Meath. Kilcock is a dormitory town for many of those who work in Dublin...
, near Kildare
Kildare
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). Donnchad pursued them with his adherents, and laid waste and burned their territory and churches. The battle has also been asscociated with a site near Kells
Kells, County Meath
Kells is a town in County Meath, Ireland. The town lies off the M3 motorway, from Navan and from Dublin. In recent years Kells has grown greatly with many Dublin commuters moving to the town....
and may have been a Laigin offensive that failed.
In 782 Caipre seems to have given his support to Bran Ardchenn
Bran Ardchenn
Bran Ardchenn mac Muiredaig was a King of Leinster of the Uí Muiredaig sept of the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Muiredach mac Murchado , a previous king. This sept had their royal seat at Maistiu in South Kildare. He ruled from 785-795.Bran was a rival of Ruaidrí mac...
mac Muiredaig (died 795) in his bid for the Leinster throne versus Ruaidrí. Bran was defeated and captured at the Battle of Curragh (near Kildare). Cairpre's brother, Dub dá Crích, was slain fighting for Bran.