Donn Cothaid mac Cathail
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Donn Cothaid mac Cathail, King of Connacht
, died 773.
Donn Cothaid was a King of Connacht
from the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe
branch of the Connachta
. He was the great-grandson of Dúnchad Muirisci
mac Tipraite (died 683). He was the last member of this branch to hold the throne of Connacht and ruled from 768 to 773.
(died 787), was a later king of the Ui Fiachrach. A grandson, Dubda mac Conmac, was grandfather of Aed Ua Dubhda
, eponym
and ancestor of the O'Dowd
Chiefs of the Name
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Mongfind = Eochaid Mugmedon
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Brion Fiachrae Ailill Niall Noígíallach, died c.450.
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Amalgaid Nath Í
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Fiachnae Ailill Molt
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Elgach Ui Fiachrach Aidhne
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Tipraite
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Dúnchad Muirisci
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Indrechtach, d.707. mac Dunchad Ailill
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Ailill Medraige, d.764. Tipraite, d.719 Cathal
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Cathal, d.816. Donn Cothaid mac Cathail, d.787.
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Connmhach
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Caomhán Dubda
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...
, died 773.
Donn Cothaid was a King of Connacht
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 Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe
Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe
Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe were a branch of the Ui Fiachrach dynasty of the Connachta. They were centered in the Moy River valley of Co. Mayo. The Uí Fiachrach Muaide territory at its widest reach included the baronies of Erris and Tirawley in Co. Mayo, and the barony of Tireragh in Co. Sligo...
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 the great-grandson of Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was of the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe sept based along the River Moy. This line was descended from Fiachnae, a brother of Ailill Molt ....
mac Tipraite (died 683). He was the last member of this branch to hold the throne of Connacht and ruled from 768 to 773.
Descendants
Donn Cothaid's son, Connmhach mac Duinn CothaidConnmhach mac Duinn Cothaid
Connmhach mac Duinn Cothaid, King of Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe, died 787.Connmhach is the earliest recorded King of Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe, and was descended from the Kings of Connacht of the Ui Fiachrach dynasty.-Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe genealogy: Fiachnae |...
(died 787), was a later king of the Ui Fiachrach. A grandson, Dubda mac Conmac, was grandfather of Aed Ua Dubhda
Aed Ua Dubhda
Aed Ua Dubhda King of Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe, died 983.Aed was the son of Cellac, son of Dubda mac Connmhach, who was in turn a grandson of Donn Cothaid mac Cathail, king of Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe...
, eponym
Eponym
An eponym is the name of a person or thing, whether real or fictitious, after which a particular place, tribe, era, discovery, or other item is named or thought to be named...
and ancestor of the O'Dowd
O'Dowd
O'Dowd is an uncommon Irish surname. Many modern variants of the O'Dowd surname exist. The prefix has been widely retained, O'Dowd being more usual than Dowd. Other modern variants are Dawdy, Dowdy, O'Dowda and Dowds, with Doody and Duddy, found around Killarney, where a branch of the Connacht...
Chiefs of the Name
Chiefs of the Name
The Chief of the Name, or in older English usage Captain of his Nation, is the recognised head of a family or clan...
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Family tree
Mongfind = Eochaid Mugmedon
Eochaid Mugmedon
-Biography:According to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, Eochaid was a High King of Ireland, best known as the father of Niall of the Nine Hostages and ancestor of the Uí Néill and Connachta dynasties...
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Brion Fiachrae Ailill Niall Noígíallach, died c.450.
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Amalgaid Nath Í
Nath Í
Nath Í, an early Irish personal name for males, may refer to:*Nath Í mac Fiachrach, 5th-century legendary king of Connacht*Nath Í of Cúl Fothirbe, saint of the Dál Messin Corb of Leinster...
Macc Ercae
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Fiachnae Ailill Molt
Ailill Molt
Ailill mac Nath Í , called Ailill Molt, is included in most lists of the High Kings of Ireland and is also called King of Connacht. His cognomen, molt, means "ram" but its origin is unknown....
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Elgach 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:...
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Maeldubh
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Tipraite
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Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci
Dúnchad Muirisci mac Tipraite was a King of Connacht from the Ui Fiachrach branch of the Connachta. He was of the Ui Fiachrach Muaidhe sept based along the River Moy. This line was descended from Fiachnae, a brother of Ailill Molt ....
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Indrechtach, d.707. mac Dunchad Ailill
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Ailill Medraige, d.764. Tipraite, d.719 Cathal
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Cathal, d.816. Donn Cothaid mac Cathail, d.787.
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Connmhach
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Caomhán Dubda