Cenn Fáelad mac Colgan
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Cenn Fáelad mac Colgan was a King of Connacht
from the Uí Briúin
branch of the Connachta
. He was of the branch which developed into the Uí Briúin Seóla, who were centred around Tuam in modern County Galway. He is the first member of this branch mentioned in the annals.
The first mention of Cenn Faeled in the annals is in the year 653 when the ally of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne
, Marcán mac Tomaini, the king of the Ui Maine was slain in battle in Iarthair Seola by Cenn Fáelad and Máenach mac Báethíne of the Ui Briun. A step in the expansion of the Ui Briun from the plains of Mag nAi. In the Annals of the Four Masters it is Maenach who is referred to as chief of the Ui Briun.
The next mention of Cenn Faeled is in 663 when the Annals of Tigernach mention that he became king of Connacht in succession to Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin
(died 663). The king lists such as that in the Book of Leinster also place his reign after Guaire.. However, the Chronicum Scotorum mentions the death of Muirchertach Nár mac Guairi
(died 668) as king of Connacht in 668. The annals also mention a certain Dub-Indracht mac Dúnchada as king of the Ui Briun of Mag nAi in 666.
The last mention of Cenn Faeled in the annals is in 682 when he was killed by one of the Conmaicne Cúile, a subject tribe of the Seola region. A killing which reflected the Ui Briun policy of subjugation and annexation of subject tribal territories.. His descendants were sometimes titled kings of Iarthair Connacht in the annals.
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
from the Uí Briúin
Uí Briúin
The Uí Briúin were an Irish kin-group. Their eponymous apical ancestor was Brion, son of Eochaid Mugmedon and Mongfind, and an elder half brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages. They formed part of the Connachta, along with the Uí Fiachrach and Uí Ailello, putative descendants of Eochaid Mugmedon's...
branch of the Connachta
Connachta
The Connachta are a group of medieval Irish dynasties who claimed descent from the legendary High King Conn Cétchathach...
. He was of the branch which developed into the Uí Briúin Seóla, who were centred around Tuam in modern County Galway. He is the first member of this branch mentioned in the annals.
The first mention of Cenn Faeled in the annals is in the year 653 when the ally of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne
Uí Fiachrach Aidhne
Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne was a kingdom located in what is now the south of Co. Galway.-Legendary origins and geography:...
, Marcán mac Tomaini, the king of the Ui Maine was slain in battle in Iarthair Seola by Cenn Fáelad and Máenach mac Báethíne of the Ui Briun. A step in the expansion of the Ui Briun from the plains of Mag nAi. In the Annals of the Four Masters it is Maenach who is referred to as chief of the Ui Briun.
The next mention of Cenn Faeled is in 663 when the Annals of Tigernach mention that he became king of Connacht in succession to Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin
Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin
Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin was a king of Connacht. A member of the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne and son of king Colmán mac Cobthaig . Guiare ruled at the height of Ui Fiachrach Aidne power in south Connacht.-Early reign:...
(died 663). The king lists such as that in the Book of Leinster also place his reign after Guaire.. However, the Chronicum Scotorum mentions the death of Muirchertach Nár mac Guairi
Muirchertach Nár mac Guairi
Muirchertach Nár mac Guairi was a possible King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach Aidhne branch of the Connachta. He was the son of Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin , famous in Irish sagas....
(died 668) as king of Connacht in 668. The annals also mention a certain Dub-Indracht mac Dúnchada as king of the Ui Briun of Mag nAi in 666.
The last mention of Cenn Faeled in the annals is in 682 when he was killed by one of the Conmaicne Cúile, a subject tribe of the Seola region. A killing which reflected the Ui Briun policy of subjugation and annexation of subject tribal territories.. His descendants were sometimes titled kings of Iarthair Connacht in the annals.