Cináed mac Flainn
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Cináed mac Flainn was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly
. He was one of the many sons of Fland Dá Chongal
, a previous king. He ruled from 757 to 770. He was the second of Fland's sons by Érenach, daughter of Murchad Midi
(died 715) of Uisnech
to hold the throne.
In 770 he challenged the authority of the over king of Leinster, Cellach mac Dúnchada
(died 776). This coincided with attacks launched by the southern Ui Neill
including the high king Donnchad Midi (died 797). Cináed was defeated and slain at the Battle of Áth Orc (in County Offaly) along with his brother Cellach and his ally Cathnia mac Bécce of the Fothairt.
His son Flaíthnia mac Cináeda
(died 806) was a King of Uí Failge.
County Offaly
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. Offaly County Council is...
. He was one of the many sons of Fland Dá Chongal
Fland Dá Chongal
Fland Dá Chongal or Flann Ua Congaile was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly.Fland is not mentioned in the annals of Ireland but appears in king lists and genealogies...
, a previous king. He ruled from 757 to 770. He was the second of Fland's sons by Érenach, daughter of Murchad Midi
Murchad Midi
Murchad mac Diarmato , called Murchad Midi , was an Irish king. One of four or more sons of Diarmait Dian, he succeeded his father as King of Uisnech at the latter's death in 689....
(died 715) of Uisnech
Uisnech
The Hill of Uisneach, or Ushnagh, also Uisnech , formerly regarded as the centre of Ireland, is a historical site in County Westmeath . The 182 metre hill lies on the north side of the R390 road, 8 km east of the village of Ballymore, beside the village of Loughanavally...
to hold the throne.
In 770 he challenged the authority of the over king of Leinster, Cellach mac Dúnchada
Cellach mac Dúnchada
Cellach mac Dúnchada was a King of Leinster of the Uí Dúnchada sept of the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Dúnchad mac Murchado , a previous king. This sept had their royal seat at Líamhain...
(died 776). This coincided with attacks launched by the southern Ui Neill
Uí Néill
The Uí Néill are Irish and Scottish dynasties who claim descent from Niall Noigiallach , an historical King of Tara who died about 405....
including the high king Donnchad Midi (died 797). Cináed was defeated and slain at the Battle of Áth Orc (in County Offaly) along with his brother Cellach and his ally Cathnia mac Bécce of the Fothairt.
His son Flaíthnia mac Cináeda
Flaíthnia mac Cináeda
Flaíthnia mac Cináeda was a king of the Uí Failge, a Laigin people of County Offaly. He was the son of Cináed mac Flainn , a previous king. He ruled from 803-806....
(died 806) was a King of Uí Failge.