Donngal mac Laidcnén
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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. His last paternal ancestor to hold the throne was his great great grandfather Crundmáel Erbuilc
(died 655) He ruled from 758 to 761.
Donngal faced an attack by the Osraige under their king Anmchad mac Con Cherca
. He suffered an initial defeat at Gowran in 759. In 761 Donngal was defeated and slain at the Battle of Belach Gabraín (pass of Gowran in east-central Osraige) versus the Osraige. He was succeeded by his brother Dub Calgaid mac Laidcnén
(died 769).
His son Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile
(died 809) was also a King of Uí Cheinnselaig.
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 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
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 ruled from 758 to 761.
Donngal faced an attack by the Osraige under their king Anmchad mac Con Cherca
Anmchad mac Con Cherca
Anmchad mac Con Cherca was king of Osraige, a kingdom largely situated in modern County Kilkenny and forming part of the kingdom and province of Munster in south and south-west Ireland...
. He suffered an initial defeat at Gowran in 759. In 761 Donngal was defeated and slain at the Battle of Belach Gabraín (pass of Gowran in east-central Osraige) versus the Osraige. He was succeeded by his brother 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).
His son Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile
Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile
Cellach Tosach mac Donngaile 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. He was the son of Donngal mac...
(died 809) was also a King of Uí Cheinnselaig.